20 All-Black Work Outfits to Copy Now
Let's face it: About 90% of our wardrobe is made up of colorless pieces, so why try to suddenly change it up when getting dressed for work? An all-black outfit can be especially powerful—as a sartorial statement and even as a political one, as the Golden Globes proved last night. So give in and get inspired with today's roundup of all-black work outfits that will make you the most stylish person in the office.
Layer a turtleneck under a midi dress for a chic, office-appropriate look.
When in doubt, pair a sleek sweater with a full skirt.
Try pairing a super-cool pantsuit with ankle boots.
Contrast an oversize coat and baggy trousers with a delicate top.
Make your patent coat the star of your outfit by wearing it closed and adding trousers and flats.
A turtleneck and midi skirt are like a blank canvas for all your favorite accessories.
Add a colorful surprise to your matching set by opting for bright tights or socks.
Pair your reinvented classics for a forward look.
Don't be afraid to add standout accessories to your look.
Layer a slip dress over a sweater. Bonus points if you also wear a socks-and-heels combo like this.
A pop of white always looks sleek and polished.
For a chic yet comfortable combo, wear a sweater with a front-slit midi skirt and slouchy boots.
If your dress code allows, contrast a traditional suit with fashion sneakers.
Add a belt to your sweater-and-skirt combo to pull it all together.
When done right, jumpsuits can totally work for the office.
Let a long, drapey black coat be the star of your look.
A silky shirt will make even your most eclectic pieces look polished.
Make a sheer top office-appropriate by sneaking it under your blazer.
Take your casual-Friday jeans to the next level with a belted jacket.
A printed silk scarf gives any outfit a classic touch.
Since starting as a fashion intern in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles at Who What Wear. She is currently editor at large, and in her present work for the site, she focuses on a mélange of shopping content, including her new-arrivals and Trust Me—Buy This columns as well as her weekly Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. Her interest in shopping spans everything from decoding the best luxury investments to discovering on-the-rise brands to trend forecasting, affordable fashion, and more. She holds a business administration degree from USC's Marshall School of Business and has been based in New York since 2017, when she moved from her hometown of Beverly Hills.