OOTD: The Classic Monochrome

Black and White. The yin and yang of the fashion world. Get the three essential building blocks of black, white and denim right and everything else will fall into place. You simply can't go wrong with them. A black and white ensemble is the ideal chic get-up for any occasion, may it be social or professional.

I always don this look by wearing 2 different styles of watches on 1 arm.
 it's just so ck-ish. am a sucker for men's watches!

The black and white combination has transcended fashion such that no matter what fashion or season dictates, this has remained a realm above, creating its own place in the fashion world. Donning a black and white outfit means elegance and style packaged into one. To me this fashion look is always smart, crisp and frequently fun as designers come up with new ways of reworking the yin and yang of black and white. Have you seen a single fashion show that did not showcase the black and white combo? 

It can be the perfect answer when you have no idea what to wear as it adapts itself so easily to any occasion.  The look is always chic, never tawdry or out of place. For those who would rather forgo the frou-frou of the usual flowers and pale palette that spring and summer collections offer, a simple monochromatic colour scheme is just what you need. Most people think that black and white clothes are so blah, then what else is there to do but to spice it up!

Black and white in clothes is classic wear, and you don’t need to look too formal when using it. For day or night, casual or formal, black and white is a great plunge.

Got any idea how to?

To me I just have fun with proportions. I add interest to this attire by having to mix it together with a fitted black blazer or cardigan. Now the plain black and white is more headed to sophistication eh? I opted for a 3/4 cardigan instead.

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You can tie the whole look together with understated accessories;  high-heeled peep-toed black sandals;  a beaded /  statement necklace or a satin flower belt -- for a feminine look that doesn't detract from the graphic appeal. Black and white bangles will also enhance the entire look.

 armani exchange top
the lounge cardigan
H&M shorts
naturalizer sling back sandals
fossil chrono men's leather watch
guess? ladies silver metal watch 
f21 bangles