If You Only Own Clothes in This Color Combination, You'll Be Elegant for Life

If there's one thing that you truly can't miss when scrolling through the Instagram feeds of our favorite fashion people, it's their current love for wearing black and white. This all really started with a resurgence of The Parent Trap and Meredith Blake. This character and movie were all over my FYP two summers ago, and I reported on it immediately. That combined with a Chanel fashion show brought everything together. Since then, black and white have taken over to the point that it feels like fashion world domination. This motif has become synonymous with luxury and old-money style, and wow, it looks good for any setting.

I've officially worn this trend nearly everywhere I possibly could, from a plane ride where I wanted to be as comfortable as possible to a business meeting that made me feel extra dressed up. There isn't an occasion too formal or too casual for this trend, yet I always feel like that girl when it comes to getting dressed. Below, find the seven outfit ideas I've sourced to get you in the mood for a black-and-white end to your summer.

Here's proof that you can wear this trend pretty much anywhere you could possibly set your mind to—yes, even your ocean of choice. I love how this feels dressed down with the addition of a casual baseball hat and a dip in the sea.

There's nothing I love more than a white poplin skirt right now. Whether you opt to style it with a bikini or go for a black one-piece instead, it's a vibe.

Dare to make a statement. Polka dots are one of my favorite ways to style the black-and-white trend, and it feels so French. I'm dying to bring this outfit straight from the streets of Paris into my home.

Trench-coat season is inching closer to us, and I'm obsessed with this outerwear staple. While most people buy a taupe or brown colorway, try black this season for a multitude of black-and-white outfits to follow.

If you want to feel like you're in Saint-Tropez from wherever you are, a black-and-white striped knit dress will do that trick. I love the idea of styling it with an oversize raffia bag and thong sandals to perfect the off-duty look.

This will be my go-to on days when I don't really feel like getting dressed. A simple tank top, a quality belt, and white jeans will do just the trick.

My outfit of choice for going into the office still lives in my head rent-free. This black-and-white jacket from Karl Lagerfeld got me started when it comes to inspiration, and a knee-length skirt finished off the look to perfection.