At Who What Wear, we frequently discuss sophisticated color combinations—think camel and red, chocolate brown and burgundy, black and navy, etc. While these pairings may shift with the seasons, one timeless combination remains ever present: the classic duo of black and white. This pairing is the epitome of elegance, and Felicity Jones is the latest style icon to showcase its power.
At the London premiere of her film The Brutalist, Jones dazzled attendees in an exquisite black-and-white dress from Valentino's Pre-Fall 2025 collection. The gown features an alluring halter neckline, a large bow on the chest, a white bodice, and a black V-cut skirt—all creating a quintessentially classy fashion piece. To ensure the dress remained the star of the evening, the actress, who was recently nominated for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts' Supporting Actress award, opted for simple pointed-toe ankle-strap heels.
On Felicity Jones: Valentino Pre-Fall 2025 dress
Beyond Jones's red carpet look, the everlasting allure of black-and-white dresses captured the attention of fashion enthusiasts on the spring/summer 2025 runways. For example, Giambattista Valli showcased a whimsical feather-hemmed gown, Jil Sander presented a modern short-sleeved minidress, and Christian Siriano offered a striking strapless version.
With this in mind, continue scrolling to discover my curated selection of black-and-white dresses worth adding to your wardrobe.
Shop the best black-and-white dresses:
I always see this dress on my Instagram feed.
Finding an actually chic dress for $30 these days is unheard of.
Consider your Valentine's Day date-night outfit found.
Preppy and polished.
This dress is always sold out—run.
Adding to my winter wish list.
The most sophisticated take on an LBD.
The combination of black and white with tweed creates such a rich-looking dress.
A statement maker.
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