I just never feel as good about a purchase as I do when it comes in black. If the requests I get for shopping picks via DM are anything to go by, a whole lot of you feel the same way. Apparently, you're all looking for chic winter essentials in black—black coats, black jeans, black tops, black boots, black sneakers, black bags—wear-on-repeat items that will outlast the season, with the caveat that you still want them to feel cool and on-trend.
One of the many perks of shopping for black clothing and accessories (on top of it being chic, effortless, timeless, versatile, yadda yadda) is that it encourages getting experimental with shapes, silhouettes, and embellishments. It's permission to let your lapel be enormous, your tote bags quilted, your shirts cuffed with feathers—a little low-key drama, if you will. Should that not be your cup of black tea, I also give you a slew of classic coats to wear forever, chic winter footwear and handbags that will get you compliments, and plenty of great tops to wear with jeans. From luxury buys worth investing in to affordable items that outperform their price tags, here are 98 ways to make sure your head-to-toe black looks are anything but boring.
Speaking of non-boring black looks, feel free to copy this one, starting with the jacket.
Retiring my sad tote for something a little more intentional.
This perfect knit set is the shortcut to looking put-together.
Glove shoes are already very cool, but this ring detail is next-level.
The low-key Loewe eyewear I've been waiting for.
It's about the square neckline.
Whatever we've said about cargo pants in the past will not be held against us.
People will ask where you got these.
Hold for a dress in a similar style.
Downtown energy.
The texture is perfect.
The delicate hardware.
The twisted side hems are what makes these jeans special.
In case you're wondering what to wear to your office holiday party that starts at 5 p.m.
I won't stop with my Mango wool-coat recommendations.
Sporty black sneakers, I'm telling you.
Holiday meets après-ski.
It's all about the slouch.
Tory Burch isn't messing around with these on-trend slingbacks.
The wide lapel for a little drama.
Wardrobe.NYC basics are always worth the investment.
Yes, the feather detail but also the buttons.
Definitely the jacket style of the season.
The softest of beanies.
She's ready for NYE.
The neckline is perfect.
Rag & Bone does the perfect dark wash.
We love a going-out top.
Speaking of one-sleeve statement pieces.
The red interior is classic Mansur Gavriel.
This dress looks 10 times the price.
If you told me this was Khaite, I'd believe you.
The Tabi is the final word in ballet slippers.
Vegan leather is a winter essential.
If it's not cozy on the inside, I don't want it.
Understated.
Never not thinking about Toteme's chain-stitched wool jacket.
I'm here for a rosette.
See above.
The tailoring.
Ruched leather pumps are something I didn't know I needed.
Timeless yet on-trend.
Bottega knows how to make black sandals feel special.
You'll wear this top forever.
Easy.
Perfect with denim.
This bag silhouette is dominating.
You know you'll wear these on repeat.
Nothing boring about cashmere at this price.
This neck detail.
The most special tote of all the totes.
I have no words for how soft this cardigan is.
There's something going on with patent leather right now…
I love a long-sleeve dress.
This length is so chic.
Elevating your commute.
A piece of art.
Gucci's take on the buckle shape of the moment.
Winter calls for a polished fleece.
This dress is a moment.
The coolest waterproof boots.
These come in a slew of colors, but the black pair is perfect.
Personally a huge fan of winter-weight textured blazers.
A vegan-leather puffer jacket that's just the right crop.
This one's a Net-a-Porter exclusive.
The Mary Jane trend continues.
The sculptural trim elevates this basic.
Elevated retro.
As pretty or as cool as you want it to be.
Perfect with heels, sneakers, or boots.
Always here for any variation of Longchamp's Le Pliage.
The corduroy collar adds interest.
Elegant.
Everything about this collared knit.
The tailoring!
Click in to see the texture.
A wrap-style bodysuit is so chic with jeans.
Just a particularly good blazer.
The black-on-black hardware is very cool.
So polished.
Again with the long-sleeved dresses.
This subtle curved heel is it.
Quiet luxury.
What can I say? I'm here for this style.
Very cool.
Such a chic tote for under $100.
Couldn't be more on-trend.
If you can't get enough quilting details, I hear you.
I love the length.
Simon Miller's padded footwear is iconic and so comfortable.
I won't apologize for how many excellent tops I'm including on this list.
There are a lot of ribbed-knit dresses around, but a heavier cable-knit feels particularly modern.
These look designer.
Just the perfect little shoulder bag.
Topshop is really delivering this season.
Not your average button-down.
Half-moon bags are loved by those in the know.
An all-black take on the much-loved 574 style.
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