What to Wear to Work When Black Is Your Favorite Color
We are assuming you clicked on this story because you hate wearing color, most of the items in your closet are currently black, and you don't know how to dress for work every day without looking morbid and boring. Correct? In the department of workwear styling, having black as your absolute favorite color actually works to your benefit, as some of the most classic and beautifully tailored pieces look the best in none other than this beloved shade.
If you are slightly over your all-black wardrobe but aren't quite ready to welcome colorful pieces into your office attire just yet, the following eight outfits will motivate you to get creative with the items you probably already have hanging in your closet. To get you excited for what's ahead, and what your workwear aesthetic could be should you follow these outfit formulas, think oversize button-downs and cropped flares, long blazers over bomber jackets, and much more.
Keep reading to see unique all-black outfit formulas and shop black pieces perfect for the office!
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This blouse can be easily dressed up or down, thanks to its lace-up neckline.
Related: The Secret to Nailing Your Office Dress Code Every Single Day
Top this jumpsuit with a blazer for the office, or wear it with sneakers on the weekend.
Not only are these a step up from your average black block heels, they're also right on trend for fall.
Layer this blazer over any outfit for that needed third piece.
Pair this pleated midi skirt with a camisole and blazer for a work-appropriate outfit.
With the right accessories and structured counterparts, these distressed denim culottes can be made office-appropriate with ease.
The bell sleeves on this blouse are flattering for any age.
Low-heeled ankle boots are an office-outfit necessity. We officially have the secret to nailing your office dress code every single day. Keep reading to find out what it is! Opening Image: Getty Images
Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.
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