Yeahhhh it’s the holidays, but black is back. LOL jk actually it never left (obvi) and it never will. It’s a fashion staple that stands the test of time no matter what era it is. I myself pretty much live for an-all black moment. It’s definitely my go-to when I can’t really figure out what to wear, but sometimes you can totally start to feel a little bored with it. That said, here’s a few ways that will help spice up an all black outfit that will take your next monochromatic look to the next level you really need in your fashion life.

1) Add white accessories

As seen here friends, there’s nothing like wearing all black and then popping a white shoe or pair of sunnies on to bring some life to the outfit (or be like me and do both :P) The whole thing is very 60’s and if you’ve been reading my blog for even a week, you know how much I love a vintage inspired look!

White it Out

2) Mixed Media

Ok this is actually an art term, but what I mean is mix the textures of the fabrics to make it more interesting to the eye. Think a black cashmere sweater with a black sequined skirt, or a black faux fur jacket with a black leather skirt. The difference of textures looks different to the eye and tends to be more interesting than just wearing all the same fabric. Here I’m wearing faux leather leggings with a sweater that has feathered fringe and you can see the movement of the fabrics and the lines between where the sweater stops and the leggings begin.

Mix it Up

3) Add a red lip

I think this is actually my favorite thing to do when I’m wearing all black. There’s nothing like a little pop of color on your face against an all black look, and it really can bring to life your outfit. It brings the focus away from your clothes and to your beautiful face! I generally prefer a more matte red lip or maybe semi-sheer vs a high gloss, shop some of my faves below.

Favorite Red Lipsticks

4) Play with hemlines

Try playing with different lengths of the black clothes you’re wearing for your OOTD - like a long jacket over a short skirt, a cropped shirt with high waisted black denim, or a mid-calf boot with a flowy midi skirt.

Highs and lows

What’s your favorite way to jazz up an all black look? Let me know in the comments!

xx Genevieve

All Photos in this blog shot by Stefanie Marie copyright The Style Sauce, 2018

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Lately I've been back to my old tricks and wearing A LOT of black, and particularly in one type of article of clothing: the jumpsuit. I know why this is my favorite article of clothing as of late: it's comfortable,  easy to dress up or down, really flattering on all body types, and requires only one step to get dressed, so over all it's a win-win. 

The one I'm wearing in this post has a fun lace up back which makes it super cute and sexual for a night out with heels, or you can wear it with sneakers or sandals and make it more day time casual. Sexual or casual, take your pick lol. With the sneakers I also accessorized with my favorite black sailor hat, a baby blue custom made bandana from Oli Rose designs, and my new favorite bag from Furla called the "Scoop" bag- mine is reversible which means I can wear it all black or flip it around and use the side that has navy pony hair and white leather detail - SO versatile. It's like two bags in one. Swoon.

Check out the full outfit and some of my other favorite black jumpsuits for Fall below. 

Favorite Black Jumpsuits

x, Genevieve

All photos in this post courtesy of Brian Gove, copyright The Style Sauce 2017.

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