While there’s plenty of trendy colours and prints in fashion to choose from, there’s a classic style staple that you can turn to for creating a minimalist wardrobe. The shade of black can be worn so many different ways and comes in a variety of styles, textures and finishes.

From a pair of shiny black coated denim jeans to a black silk midi dress, you really can build an entire outfit around this shade. And why not? When in doubt, black is the go-to colour for anyone struggling with the ‘I-have-nothing-to-wear’ dilemma.

In this blog we’re going to take a look at how you can make the most of your wardrobe by restyling classic black clothing staples. We’ve made sure to include plenty of outfit inspo and tips to help you rock these looks like it’s nobody’s business.

Ready? Let’s get straight to it.

How to Embrace a Minimalist, All-Black Wardrobe

If you’ve found yourself trying desperately to not repeat outfits, this one’s for you. While we all want to look fresh and stylish everyday, it doesn’t mean that you have to force yourself to wear a completely different outfit each and every day of the week.

What if I told you that you can recycle the same outfit for a whole week and just change up a piece or two to cover it up? The best part about this trick is when you really embrace a minimalist wardrobe like this, people will barely notice.

It can be done!

The Perfect Base Layer

The above outfit is a perfect example of how you can rock black-on-black while looking stylish, put-together and unique. First of all, pull together some of your favourite black clothing pieces. Ideally, these pieces will have a tailored or fitted structure and will pair well with other outfits.

Minimalist wardrobe staples include:

A black blazer
A black leather jacket
A black crew neck t-shirt
A black singlet top
A black silk or satin singlet
A black pencil skirt
A pair of black jeans
A black mini skirt
A pair of black heels

Once you’ve got a selection of base-layer items to choose from you’ll be able to play around with your outerwear, shoes and other accessories to add a bit of individual flair to each look. It’s the small things that count!

Neutral-Toned Accessories

If you want to add a touch of elegance to your black-on-black outfits, consider pairing them with a camel coloured or neutral-toned coat.

You can wear a similar black base (top+bottoms) every day and simply switch up your coat or jacket for a different vibe.

Play Around with Navy and White

Worried that someone will spot you wearing the same black-on-black base three days in a row? Add a pop of contrast with a splash of white or navy (the closest colour after black). This is a great hack especially if you don’t need to wear a coat all day.

You could choose to wear navy-on-navy instead of black-and-black if you’d like to create a more muted look. It’s also a great alternative if you tend to gravitate towards colours over pure all-black outfits.

Add in Gold, Silver or Brown Accessories

While we’ve spent a lot of time talking about what clothing to wear to achieve a minimalist wardrobe, it’s time to shift the focus to accessories. Small touches like a watch, bag or necklace can change up an outfit and add a touch of femininity and visual interest.

Take a look at your current jewellery and accessories and think about what pieces you are missing that could help you on your pursuit to achieving a neutral, mix-and-match personal style.

Here are some minimalist accessories to consider:

A gold/silver watch
A gold/silver chain bracelet
A gold/silver locket or pendant necklace
A gold/silver statement necklace
A pair of gold/silver hooped earrings
A pair of gold/silver huggie earrings
A pair of gold/silver studded earrings
A gold/silver plain ring
A gold/silver ring with a semi-precious stone

Don’t Be Afraid to Layer Accessories

Where are your eyes drawn when you look at Kristy’s outfit? My eyes are immediately captured by the gold jewellery when I look at this simple yet stunning look.

This is the perfect example of how far accessories can take a basic, minimalist outfit.

Experiment with Your Minimalist Outfits

The best part about having a minimalist wardrobe full of shades of black and other neutral tones is that you can experiment easily. With these staples in your wardrobe you’ll be able to pair any top with any skirt or pant and create an effortlessly stylish outfit.

Black really is one colour that fits all! It’s by far the most versatile colour that everyone can rock, regardless of where you live and what you do for work.

How to Shop Our Minimalist Outfit Inspo

Ready to go out there and create your own minimalist wardrobe? Simply download the Trendii App or Chrome Extension and start shopping any and all minimalist outfit inspo.

Start with the photos in this blog post and then go out there and explore the internet. We’re sure you’ll be able to find plenty of minimalist outfit inspo on Instagram, your favourite Fashion blogs and of course on the Trendii platform.