7 Ways to Wear Black and White That Are Anything But Boring

Follow the lead of these chic showgoers at Stockholm Fashion Week.

7 Ways to Wear Black and White That Are Anything But Boring

Stockholm Fashion Week has come to a close, and all the while, photographer Søren Jepsen was on the ground capturing the city’s most stylish. Between bright colors, flashy prints, and of the moment accessories, it was those seemingly simple looks that stood out. Showgoers opted for a lot of black and white pieces, from handbags to boots and knitwear to suits. Combining the color-less hues is a modern interpretation of the effortlessly minimalist style we often see out of Scandinavia; however, instead of camel and grey neutrals, it was bolder yet still minimalist-approved black and white.

On the fall runways, we might have seen colorfully collaged garments, glamorous re-emergence partywear, and poppy bright aughts-inspired style, but this group of street style stars gave us fall fashion outfit inspiration that is a little easier to digest (and to wear, too). Mixing versatile pieces such as ivory jeans, black outerwear, or white button-ups will always be a reliable recipe for seasonless, cool style.

A Horizontal Approach

The sailor stripe knit is a wardrobe staple in its own right—it looks good with everything from a white maxi skirt to a pair of denim.

& Other Stories relaxed Breton-stripe sweater

Gude Love mini leather tote

Bottega Veneta hexagon-frame gold-tone sunglasses

Alexandre Vauthier sash-belt cotton-blend poplin midi skirt

Added Hardwear

For a polished look, stick to one metal.

& Other Stories oversized cable knit vest

Ray-Ban RB3447 Phantos round sunglasses

Brinker & Eliza Zoe necklace

Totême Pine Suit trousers

Monochrome Suiting

Black accouterments pair well with white suit separates.

Zara tailored blazer

Zara high-waist ankle-length pants

Loulou Studio rib wool and cashmere bustier top

Saint Laurent leather belt

Ivory Layer

Pile on a few different shades of white in different materials for a uniform look that doesn’t lack texture.

Allude wool and cashmere-blend cardigan

Everlane the silky cotton cropped shirt

Dr. Martens black Jadon retro quad boots

Khaite the Ella jeans

The White Accessories

This fall, swap your traditional black boots or handbag for one in a bright white instead.

Raey double-breasted wool suit jacket

Little Liffner Tall Tulip lizard-effect leather tote

Faithfull The Brand Alwin linen wide-leg pants

Paris Texas 60mm embossed-calfskin stiletto knee boots

Two Tones

Play up the black and white pairing with pieces that combine the two for you.

Frame the oversized shirt

Ganni topstitched leather midi skirt

G.H.Bass Whitney super lug Weejuns penny loafers

House of Dagmar Mazzy stripe oversized sweater

Denim Addition

Blue jeans are also neutral in our book.

Frankie Shop Noa faux leather top

Madewell Pearson mock-neck sweater tank

Khaite the Daria stretch jean

Prada Saffiano leather belt

This story originally appeared on: Vogue - Author:Madeline Fass