Did you see a suit that you just have to have? A handbag that's to die for? Consult our shopping guide and start browsing!

• Ori'en satin long trench coat by Cyndi Chan for Macy's. Retail $350, www.e-intime.com/cyndichan.
• Calvin Klein pinstripe sheath dress. Retail $148, www.macys.com.
• Calvin Klein pinstripe jacket. Retail $198, www.macys.com.
• Via Spiga shoes, www.macys.com.
• Wolford hose. Retail $42, www.wolfordboutiquelondon.com.

Check out more basic black fashions. Chinyere spices up her style with a black jacket and skirt and a pair of hot heels. Her look also shines with a gold handbag.

• J. Crew Super 120s high pencil skirt. Retail $118, www.jcrew.com.
• J. Crew Super 120s three-button jacket. Retail $230, www.jcrew.com.
• Guess snake skin pump, www.macys.com or www.guess.com.
• Anne Klein Ivory Regency shirt. Retail $175, www.macys.com.
• J. Crew large Anya tote. Retail $575, www.jcrew.com.

Check out more basic black fashions. Nicole looks like a million bucks in her new outfit—complete with black boucle jacket, gray trousers and a plum blouse.

• J. Crew Favorite-Fit Donegal Tweed Ludlow Trouser. Retail $138, www.jcrew.com.
• DKNY black and purple jacket. Retail $445, www.macys.com or www.dkny.com
• Via Spiga sling back shoes, www.macys.com.
• Nanette Lepore satin blouse. Retail $225, www.macys.com or www.nanettelepore.com.

Check out more basic black fashions. Shake up your basic black interview outfit by wearing a dress. Accentuate your waist with a wide patent leather belt.

• Dovima dress by Cynthia Steffe. Retail $240. Available at Bloomingdales, 1-800-555-SHOP.
• Black bag from Hobo International. Retail $275.00, www.hobobags.com.
• Park Vogel long cashmere coat. Retail $330, www.parkvogel.com.
• Nine West black patent pump "Nuncio." Retail $49.99, www.ninewest.com.
• DKNY plum short jacket. Retail $425, www.macys.com.
• Nine West patent leather clutch. Retail $32, www.ninewest.com or www.macys.com.
• Wolford hose. Retail $42, www.wolfordboutiquelondon.com.

Check out more basic black fashions. A fit-and-flare shirt dress is a flattering foundation for a sophisticated look.

• Calvin Klein shirt dress. Retail $198, www.macys.com.
• Club Monaco "Annetiga" snake print tote. Retail $395, www.clubmonaco.com.
• Alfani metallic bag, www.macys.com.
• Donna Karan Hosiery: The Essentials Control Sheer Tanga Pantyhose. Retail $14, www.dkny.com.
• Nine West black patent pump "Nuncio." Retail $49.99, www.ninewest.com.

Check out more basic black fashions. It's the ultimate in versatility—a great suit with a pretty blouse.

• Theory suit jacket "Gabe B." Retail $360, www.theory.com.
• Theory suit pants "Emery." Retail $230, www.theory.com.
• Etienne Aigner gloves. Retail $68, www.etienneaigner.com.
• Charter Club Velvet Scarf. Retail $58, www.macys.com.
• Elie Tahari ash violet blouse. Retail $198, www.elietahari.com or www.macys.com.
• Nine West "Nuncio" grey patent leather pump. Retail $49, www.ninewest.com or www.macys.com.
• Ann Taylor shiny mock crock handbag in tones of grey, www.anntaylor.com.
• Club Monaco "Baby Jen" beaded clutch. Retail $79, www.clubmonaco.com.
• Club Monaco "Sadie" cashmere scarf. Retail $99, www.clubmonaco.com.

Check out more basic black fashions. This sleek look proves you really can wear blue and black together! Pair a midnight blue shirt with a suit for this chic look.

• Nanette LePore from Macy's "Lucrezia's Jacket." Retail $420, www.macys.com.
• Nanette LePore from Macy's "Borgia Trouser." Retail $295, www.macys.com.
• Robert Rodriquez shirt from Macy's. Retail $290, www.macys.com.
• Nine West black patent leather shoe. Retail $49, www.ninewest.com or www.macys.com.

Check out more basic black fashions. Dress up a basic black skirt with a honey-colored twinset. A fun handbag will add some pop to your wardrobe.

• Calvin Klein fit-and-flare skirt. Retail $108, www.macys.com.
• Anne Klein cashmere honey color cardigan. Retail $250, www.macys.com.
• Anne Klein cashmere honey color tank. Retail $150, www.macys.com.
• Club Monaco patent leather belt, www.clubmonaco.com.
• Hue Hosiery. Three pairs retail for $18, www.hue.com.
• Nine West "Sabal" classic peek-a-boo patent pump. Retail $79, www.ninewest.com.

Check out more basic black fashions. Who says you can't be comfy at work? A cozy wrap sweater in gray looks great over a pair of black, slim leg trousers.

• Banana Republic black turtleneck. Retail $58, www.bananarepublic.com.
• Calvin Klein "The Madison" slim leg trouser. Retail $128, www.macys.com.
• Jones New York "Palladium" wrap sweater. Retail $199, www.jonesnewyork.com.
• Calvin Klein large pleated metallic hobo bag. Retail $198.

Check out more basic black fashions.