8 All-Black Outfits That Shake Up the Classic Color Palette

Head-to-toe black is a fashion formula that never fails. Personally, my closet is made up of 90% black pieces. Don't get me wrong—I love incorporating a fun color here and there—but black is both timeless and classic, and it doesn't have to be boring. There are so many shades of black, and switching up the materials and silhouettes will create a stylish and dimensional look, all within a foolproof monochromatic palette (that you can then pair with a variety of makeup options). With fall on the horizon, it's a great time to refresh your wardrobe and explore ways to reinvent pieces that you already have, so we've created a guide to dressing in all black, complete with pieces to shop. From fringed black dresses paired with western-inspired belts to matching pantsuits styled with silver jewelry, keep reading for eight all-black outfits that will keep you in style this fall.

Turn Up the Volume

Hailey Bieber's outfits never miss. The Rhode founder is a trendsetter, creating fashion and beauty buzz simply by being herself. The all-black outfit pictured above is the perfect way to create dimension within a look, mixing oversized and fitted pieces. Pair an oversized leather bomber jacket with micro shorts and a fitted black tee to create the ultimate it-girl ensemble.

Forever Fringe

This LBD is anything but ordinary. Take a walk on the wild side with a form-fitting fringed number, styled with an oversized chunky belt. Adding a belt solely for aesthetic purposes is a '90s trend that's coming back in a major way this season. (And to delve even further into the '90s trend, try adding slouchy moto boots.)

Model Off Duty

We love a good street style look that's as comfortable as it is stylish. Grab your favorite black hoodie and style it with a graphic tee and trousers. This is the perfect transitional look from summer to fall, as it's easy to remove or add layers throughout the day.

Put-Together Classics

You can't go wrong with a classic look—it's essential to be able to go into your closet and have stylish staples to build your looks around. In this case, all you need is a tailored black button-down shirt. For a casual outfit, style it unbuttoned with flats, or to dress things up a bit, throw on a pair of pointed-toe pumps and accessorize with silver jewelry.

Trench Moment

Less is more when it comes to emulating this trend-forward ensemble centered around a trench coat. Lean into your most confident self with a barely there bra paired with a slinky maxi skirt, then complete the look with a long black trench coat. This unexpected combo seamlessly ties together a bold statement outfit.

Modern Leather

Just because temperatures are beginning to drop doesn't mean you have to put away your favorite mini dresses. Incorporating heroic staples—such as styling a classic black blazer with a leather mini dress—is a fun way to mix and match go-to pieces already in your closet.

Business as Usual

A matching pantsuit is an instant power move for any and every occasion, creating a sophisticated look that helps you conquer whatever is on your plate. You can take your blazer and trousers to the next level by swapping out a classic black suit for a pinstripe set.

The Very Vest

Y2K is a trend that has proven that it's going to stick around for a while. Vests were big in the '90s, primarily paired over a button-down or with a sweater. This season we're seeing a lot of vest tops on their own, often paired with voluminous pants. Complete the equestrian-inspired look with square-toe booties.