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2023 Author: Katelyn Chandter | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-21 13:08
The combination of black and white seems very simple. Even elementary. The combination of black and white seems very simple. Even elementary. One of them is the top of any color, the other is its absence.
From the very beginning of the 20th century, this classic combination of basic tones has not lost its relevance, and until now, black and white can be the salvation of any wardrobe.
Essentially, the coup for black in fashion provided Coco Chanel: if before her this color was the prerogative of widows in mourning, then after the appearance of this legendary designer on fashion-Olympus, even young girls began to wear black things with pleasure. The combination with white was not long in coming: this combination instantly turned into the strongest and most replicated in the history of fashion of the last century. And even today, men and women always pay attention to new (however, their novelty is very, very relative) collections, designed in black and white. In the minimalism of this combination, there is always a mystifying glamor, so even men who are able to choose clothes of any color and any value, at least once demonstrate an enviable attachment to the phenomenon of “blanc et noir”.
Today, black and white look can be present anywhere - from the catwalks of New York, Milan and Paris to the streets of Buenos Aires, Melbourne and Casablanca. For both men and women, this combination is a kind of "refuge", an unmistakable choice for day and evening wardrobe. Men are especially conservative in this regard: in case of the slightest doubt (a first date or an important business meeting), they will always prefer a black suit and a white shirt.
This ubiquity also has a downside. If in the days of Coco Chanel a black and white look was considered exclusive, today, finding its place in almost any situation and in any style, it risks dooming its owner to odiousness and making him merge with the crowd. That is why, before relying on this unmistakable but controversial option, there are a number of recommendations to consider.
White chemise
It is difficult to assume that a modern man does not have at least one white shirt in his wardrobe: this irreplaceable thing suits almost everything - dark vests, jeans, and sweaters of any texture and color - the list goes on and on. But we must not forget that a white shirt is a kind of canvas on which you have to "write" your own personality. That is why it is better for every man to purchase several white shirts in different styles. But if you still act on the principle of "less is better", give preference to a shirt made of dense fabric of an adjacent cut with a small collar.
Black tie
Men who choose a black and white look often leave only one bright spot - a tie. But right now, the tactics can be changed: a narrow black tie is the most relevant choice. This trendy accessory will go well with a black blazer and equally trendy skinny jeans. At the same time, you will not look trite: not everyone can venture into a provocative striped tie in a classic wardrobe.
Black jacket
No comments are needed here: this is the quintessence of the classics. Some may argue that a black suit is only suitable for funeral ceremonies. If you are of the same opinion, it is better to limit yourself to one jacket, combining it with classic jeans.