As much fun as it is to play with colours and prints, black and white outfits will always have a special place in my sartorial heart. Before I started dating D (who greatly influenced the addition of colour into my wardrobe) a few years ago, my closet was filled almost entirely of these two tones. Although most of the time I like to wear more simple and timeless looks with this colour scheme, I occasionally enjoy playing up a slightly edgier vibe with details like leather collars, lace up booties and heavy gold hardware.
Wearing: YesStyle top, skirt and vest (c/o), MICHAEL Michael Kors clutch (similar), Stuart Weitzman booties (c/o), vintage belt, necklace from The Bay, BCBG rings, H&M hair ring
Annie says
your attention to textures and details makes a modern black & white outfit so much more interesting! 🙂
Kendra says
Beautiful silhouette! The whole look is amazing! 🙂
PIECE OF CAKE. PEACE OF MIND.
Rosalinda Tjioe says
You look stunning! You can never go wrong with black & white outfit =) X
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Fashion is for idiots [like us] says
What a ladylike outfit!
You look super beautiful in that black & white combi!
The golden jewelery makes it even more stunning! x
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CessOviedo says
Black and white are always a winner combination! Love that necklace is such a great piece!
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Style-Pursuit says
I believe gold hardware is a must for any black & white outfit, although I recently went for silver and was pleasantly surprised with the end result… :o)
This outfit is just perfect in every little detail!
x
Tina says
your accessories are gorgeous!
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becka says
I love this outfit and the way you accessorize it!!
Suzie Q says
I’ve been loving fur vest with skirts/shorts too with heavy goldware!! Great outfit =)
xoxo,
Suzie Q
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Cara says
love this look, very classy, super chic…
Especially loving that necklace!
xo Cara
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Fashion to Go says
Oh dear, I have the same problem. Although I’m trying to incorporate more colors into my wardrobe, I cannot help but gravitate towards more neutral palettes. I love how to spiced things up in your outfit with the addition of gold hardware.
Jess ♡ says
Such a classy outfit, whenever I think of black and white, I think of uniform. This totally proved me wrong, I think I’m going to try some more black and white from now on 🙂
Hope the snow didn’t hit you too hard! I sure got a bunch of it in one night (over 15cm!).
Nikki @ The Ginger Diaries says
AMAZING outfit Jen! I truely love it 🙂 The skirt has such a flatteing shape! xo Nikki
Santina says
A girl can never go wrong with black, white and gold! Love that shirt! I am all about leather accents right now.
Plami says
You look so stunning! Absolutely gorgoeus outfit! So stylish and beautiful!
XoXo
Plami
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xJOLE says
LOVE the gold hardware on the belt! What a great find.
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lisa says
I always think of a basic black and white outfit as being pretty bland, but you’ve proven that assumption wrong. Love the shiny gold accents and contrasting textures (metal, silk, faux fur).
Erin at thesparkle.net says
yes, yes, yes! i’m allll about this palette. spot on, jen and i NEED that necklace! x
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Alexandra says
Jen I love this! The second pic in particular is beyond stunning. Love how you limited the tones but really played up all the details, textures, and accessories. Absolutely stunning as always pally!
Alex xoxo
littlemissandrea says
I know what you mean! I like to revert back to classic black and white outfits once in a while because they’re so easy and require absolutely no thinking what so ever! Your outfit paired with the gold is so classy – love it!
Disturbed Style says
Amazing outfit and photos! I love it 🙂
Asher says
STUNNING look!!! I loove that blouse! And that necklace is so fun!
Leonie says
This is a fantastic look, must be one of my favorites! Love all the golden details, especially that vintage belt with the lion head is beautiful. Pretty pictures lady!
xo Leonie
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Jacquelyn says
Love the classic outfit! The hair ring is the perfect detail 🙂
XO J
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thereafterish.com says
If I’ve learned anything from Swank Heights’ latest posts, it’s that Black and White and other neutrals together always work best.
They’re the basic colors at each end of the light spectrum, which makes them strongest. Makes sense.
LOVE THIS. So glam.
me ke aloha, Mae
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Kristy says
Black + white + gold = WHAT A REGAL COMBO! That chunky gold necklace is my favourite necklace of yours 🙂
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MizzJ says
I cannot believe that necklace is from the Bay!
Mina says
Jen u always wear things so amazingly. Classic but with a twist. so Glad to be back. but dont worry i always had an eye on your posts even during my break.
let me know next time u wanna get together for pics.
hopefully no last minute styling emergency arises.
xoxo
mina
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FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION says
OBSESSED with that necklace!! xo
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Leonor says
I absolutely love this outfit!! it’s just gorgeous!
Leonor
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erica marie says
Amazing outfit, love the lions on your belt.
xo erica
Mini says
Your attention to details and lines is impeccable! Love this outfit Jen!
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em k. says
i absolutely love your necklace! the bay has been killin it lately!
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