Fade to black: Nine ways to embrace your fashion dark side this Halloween
Creating a multidimensional look in all-black is a matter of texture and high contrast.
On Sunday, the clocks go back. You know what that means—darkness.
Rather than counting down the days until spring, consider it a chance to experiment with wearing head-to-toe black.
Sure, it’s chic. Yes, it’s one-and-done. Easy-to-wear? Not so much.
Combined with the incumbent winter weather and black’s light-absorbing reputation, the result can read as ‘flat.’ Luckily, an easy remedy awaits.
Creating a multidimensional look in all-black is a matter of texture and high contrast.
Take a black Merino wool sweater, for instance—Lucy Nagle’s sequin cuff and collar beauty will do nicely.
Look to M&S for a sharp knife pleat skirt in faux leather, and layer with a satin trench coat. Very demure. Very mindful.
Likewise, 3-D accents (fringe, beading, hardware) are an instant way to lift a look. Keep the aesthetic fresh by playing against type.
Try pairing a leather fringe jacket with contrasting preppy staples like lug-sole loafers and a midi kilt and allow the palette to create harmony.
With longer nights ahead of us, a bit of sparkle never goes astray.
Scandi brands Ganni and Essentiel Antwerp embrace the season’s dark romance with thigh-slit sequin dresses (don’t forget sheer black tights), hardware boots and Halloween-appropriate accessories.
For the fearless amongst us, check out How to Wear It for tips on wearing the daring but darling sheer skirt.
In the meantime, I’m dusting off my Joanne Hynes pom-pom coat and plotting my wardrobe whimsy.
Plus, there’s a pair of tall leather knee boots in Zara with my name on them.
M&S Collection blazer, €110; M&S Collection skirt, €60; shoes, €42, M&S
Tall leather boots, Zara, €149.95
The sequin cuff and collar sweater, Lucy Nagle, €175
Long velvet sequin dress, Ganni, €395
PU leather-look pleat skirt, M&S, €77
'Golita' ankle boots, Essentiel Antwerp, €285
Autograph fringe leather jacket, M&S, €399
Scorpion brooch, Essentiel Antwerp, €85
Autograph trench, M&S, €185
