How To Wear All-Black: 150 Looks For Men

All the tricks to pulling off an all-black look for any occasion, from daily wear to formal and party settings.

There are many reasons to love the all-black look and build a well-edited mostly black wardrobe. First, it's way easier to get dressed as you don't have to wonder whether this shade of blue goes with this tint of brown. Plus, sorting your blacks from your coloreds when doing laundry gets so simple. Finally, black just looks cool. When done right, a black on black on more black look is an awesome style move, full of fashion and character.

So how do you wear all black the right way?

6 Tricks To Nailing The All-Black Look

Clean lines and a fitted silhouette

Wearing all-black may seem easy, but there are a few nuances to it. A head-to-toe black combination can look incredibly sleek and sophisticated or it can look sloppy and cringe-worthy. To avoid the latter, go for a clean-cut silhouette. Make sure your clothes don't look baggy or old. You can argue that this advice is true for any clothes and not just black, but with an all-black look there's no room for error.

Go for shades of black

There are actually many shades of black (rich black, warm black, cool black, etc.). The good thing is you don't need to find two exact shades of black to match. In fact, teaming different shades of black, for instance, deep black and faded black, will add more depth to your outfit.

Men's Black Bomber Jacket, Charcoal Cable Sweater, Black Jeans, White High Top Sneakers
This casual combination of a black bomber jacket and black jeans is very easy to put together without a second thought, helping you look amazing and prepared for anything without spending a ton of time digging through your closet. For something more on the daring side to finish off your ensemble, introduce a pair of white high top sneakers to the equation.View Details

Add patterns

Instead of repeating a solid black look over and over again, invest in a black top with a print to mix things up a bit. It can be a graphic t-shirt or sweatshirt or a patterned button-up shirt.

Add texture

An all-black outfit will look infinitely cooler, if you add a bit of texture. Think ripped jeans and denim jackets, shiny leather or suede shoes, leather or suede biker jackets, cable knit sweaters, and quilted bombers, velvet or satin blazers, and fleece or velour jackets.

Go beyond black

It may not be a truly all-black look anymore, but many times an outfit will win from a dark shade of another color while preserving the same aesthetic. For instance, when pairing black bottoms with a black jacket, add a t-shirt in charcoal or navy. Or layer a dark colored jacket over a black top and pants. But the easiest way to dilute an all-black outfit is to go with footwear in practically any other color.

Go black and white

Black and white combinations are timeless and elegant. They are quite easy to pull off too. An easy way to diversify your all-black wardrobe is to add a pair of white sneakers, a white t-shirt or a sweater in light grey.

All-Black Streetwear Looks For Men

If your favorite color is black and your personal style gravitates towards streetwear, here's your inspiration for a cool city kid's all-black look. Think black longline tees, black hoodies, destroyed skinny jeans in black, baseball caps, and trendy sneakers.

Men's Black and White Print Hoodie, Black Crew-neck T-shirt, Black Ripped Skinny Jeans, Dark Brown Suede Chelsea Boots
This urban combination of a black and white print hoodie and black ripped skinny jeans is very easy to throw together without a second thought, helping you look awesome and prepared for anything without spending a ton of time digging through your closet. If you want to easily bump up your outfit with shoes, why not introduce a pair of dark brown suede chelsea boots to the equation?View Details

All-Black Formal Outfits For Men

All-black looks are not limited to streetwear. Putting together an all-black formal ensemble and looking incredibly stylish and modern instead of like a funeral director is absolutely doable.

An all-black formal look includes a black suit, a dark colored dress shirt, a tie, and a pair of dress shoes.

If you're going for a truly total black look with all the pieces being black, make sure you choose your accessories well. Complement your look with a luxurious watch or bracelet, an elegant lapel pin, a brocade tie, or a patterned silk pocket square.

Alternatively, swap a black dress shirt for one in navy or dark purple. Or instead of wearing a black tie, choose one in navy, grey, dark green, or purple.

As for footwear, you can sport black shoes as well as brown.

All-Black Party Outfits For Men

Whether the party theme is all-black or you just want to stay true to your style aesthetic, there are plenty of party-appropriate combos you can try. It all comes down to the setting. If it's going to be very casual and relaxed, a black t-shirt or polo and a slim-fit pair of black jeans will do. If it's going to be a bit fancier or you want to really impress the ladies, opt for a black blazer or a black suit paired with a button-up or a t-shirt.

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