Contrast Chic — 25 Black-and-White Pieces to Score Right Now!
When it comes to style trends, you might have a case of déja vu this spring as, once again, black-and-white garments and accessories bump their colorful counterparts off the fashion grid. Just as we saw last spring, there’s an abundance of color-blocked motifs, monochromatic floral and animal prints, polka dot and striped patterns, and contrasting stitching and piping accents — all meant to emphasize perceived opposites. Black and white have long been used to illustrate existing polarities — good and evil (think of those hats in Western flicks!), lightness and darkness, awareness ness versus ignorance, and so forth) — and these garments certainly do the same, with fabrics and prints meant to create a visual tension that’s engaging.
Alexander McQueen Snake-Print Peplum Top, $1570. Available at NeimanMarcus.com
Dr. Martens Chay Boots, $129.95. Available at Solestruck.com
Robert Rodriguez Mixed Media Flare Dress, $595. Available at IntermixOnline.com
Lauren Merkin Cece Crossbody Bag, $195. Available at LaurenMerkin.com
Judith and Charles Teller Top, $325 CAD. Available at JudithandCharles.com
Tabitha Simmons Josephine Buckled Caged Pump, $1095. Available at NeimanMarcus.com
J Brand Jeans 485 Mid-Rise Super Skinny Jeans in Abstract Zebra Jacquard, $365. Available at JBrandJeans.com
BCBGMAXAZRIA Gizi Print-Blocked Short Sleeve Blouse, $198. Available at BCBG.com
French Connection Summer Bark Dress, $158. Available at USA.FrenchConnection.com
Banana Republic Carla Striped Crossbody Bag, $69.50. Available at BananaRepublic.Gap.com
Ohne Titel Reversible Chevron Skirt, $425. Available at SaksFifthAvenue.com
Rebecca Taylor Ghost Flower Top, $275. Available at RebeccaTaylor.com
Rebecca Minkoff Hudson Moto Crossbody Bag, $365. Available at RebeccaMinkoff.com
Bebe Contrast Asymmetrical Skirt, $79. Available at Bebe.com
Club Monaco Paola Knit Dress, $179.50. Available at ClubMonaco.com
Michael Kors Dakota Perforated Ankle Booties, $225. Available at Bloomingdales.com
Saturday by Kate Spade Black and White Striped Weekender, $180. Available at Saturday.com
BCBGMAXAZRIA Tess Striped Moto Jacket, $1198. Available at BCBG.com
DKNY Eyelet Shoulder Bag, $295. Available at DKNY.com
Alice + Olivia Connelly Striped Short Sleeve Boxy Top, $198. Available at AliceandOlivia.com
Oscar de la Renta Crown Goa Clutch, $2250. Available at OscardelaRenta.com
Karl Lagerfeld Bree Printed Silk Shirt, $295. Available at Net-a-Porter.com
Black Halo Genevieve 2-Piece Dress, $485. Available at BlackHalo.com
H&M Loose-Knit Sweater, $24.95. Available at HM.com/US
J. Mendel Ready-to-Wear Nautique Halterneck Dress, $3200. Available at JMendel.com
