Be careful with the color black...an editorial!

I do love the color (or absence of color!) black. I think it is chic, dramatic and can be extremely sexy. That said, I see a lot of unfortunate black "color combinations". According to Trinny and Susannah, my two favorite fashion gurus from England, nothing can kill a color faster than black.

If you want to wear black, wear it with the following colors: white, ivory, camel, dove gray, steel gray or chocolate. Under no circumstances should you wear a black skirt or pants with a solid color on top (i.e. pastel pink, light blue), unless it is one of the colors listed above. It will just dull the heck out of any other color. Where bold colors DO work with black is in the accessories...purple shoes, or cobalt earrings, a red purse, a pink scarf, or a green stone ring...you get the picture.

Now, here is an exception. If you have a top that has multiple colors in it (and it includes the color black), go ahead and pair it with black pants or a skirt. If you have a vest that has multiple colors with black in it, feel free to wear a solid colored blouse underneath.  Otherwise, let's stick with only neutral / black pairings!  Just my opinion ladies!