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All black is back – again. Here’s how to wear it in 2024


Think about the silhouette – black makes a caped sleeve or wide-legged trouser feel more wearable

Dramatic shapes that might feel a bit over the top if worn in bright colours look sleeker and more elegant in black Let’s start with silhouette. So, for instance, the soft, washed-out black of a cotton T-shirt, then a glimpse of a corduroy waistcoat, then the saturated shine of a tuxedo jacket: perfect. A smooth or plaited leather belt with a shiny buckle adds polish and nowness to a simple trousers and shirt, or to cinch in a blazer or cardigan.

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