Shopping Guide for the Basic Black Fashion Show
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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