All Black: 10 ways to get your wardrobe ready for spooky season
![All Black: 10 ways to get your wardrobe ready for spooky season All Black: 10 ways to get your wardrobe ready for spooky season](/cms_media/module_img/7631/3815722_3_articlesmall_Main_2bImage_2b-_2bAll_2bBlack_2bat_2bSimone_2bRocha.jpg)
Go all-black with Simone Rocha's A/W style
The spooky season is upon us, giving us the perfect excuse to lean into the darker side – sartorial speaking, that is.
Taking your look back to black doesn’t have to be boring.
Elevate your wardrobe with a tactile mix of textures, from sumptuous velvets to edgy leather.
Going all black will have your autumn wardrobe looking pitch perfect.
![Simone Rocha at London Fashion Week. Simone Rocha at London Fashion Week.](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7631/3815692_6_articleinline_Main_Image_-_All_Black_at_Simone_Rocha.jpg)
Take inspiration on how to soften an all black look from the queen of darkness, Simone Rocha.
![Leather Cuff, €165, Una Burke Leather Cuff, €165, Una Burke](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7631/3815695_3_articleinline_Image_2b2_2b-_2bLeather_2bCuff_2c_2b_e2_82_ac165_2c_2bUna_2bBurke.jpg)
Accessorise like the stars in a celeb favourite leather cuff, €165, Úna Burke
![Leatherette Dress, €179.20, Naya available at stockists nationwide Leatherette Dress, €179.20, Naya available at stockists nationwide](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7631/3815698_3_articleinline_Image_2b3_2b-_2bLeatherette_2bDress_2c_2b_e2_82_ac179.20_2c_2bNaya_2bavailable_2bat_2bstockists_2bnationwide.jpg)
Go hell for leather in the perennial midi dress for the perfect day-to-night look, €179.20, Naya available at stockists nationwide.
![Black Strappy Heels, €69.99, Mango Black Strappy Heels, €69.99, Mango](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7631/3815701_3_articleinline_Image_2b4_2b-_2bBlack_2bStrappy_2bHeels_2c_2b_e2_82_ac69.99_2c_2bMango.jpg)
Stand tall as you fall back in love with the strappy heel, €69.99, Mango.
![Black Chiffon Ruffle Blouse,€39.99, New Look Black Chiffon Ruffle Blouse,€39.99, New Look](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7631/3815704_3_articleinline_Image_2b5_2b-_2bBlack_2bChiffon_2bRuffle_2bBlouse_2c_e2_82_ac39.99_2c_2bNew_2bLook_2bjpg_1_.jpg)
Be transparent while keeping it modest in a ruffle and sheer blouse, €39.99, New Look.
![Black Gold Button Jacket, €60, River Island Black Gold Button Jacket, €60, River Island](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7631/3815707_3_articleinline_Image_2b6_2b-_2bBlack_2bGold_2bButton_2bJacket_2c_2b_e2_82_ac60_2c_2bRiver_2bIsland_1_.jpg)
Cover up with clean lines and sharp tailoring, €60, River Island.
![Fringed Knit Cape, €89, COS Fringed Knit Cape, €89, COS](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7631/3815710_3_articleinline_Image_2b7_2b-_2bFringed_2bKnit_2bCape_2c_2b_e2_82_ac89_2c_2bCOS.jpeg)
Be your own sartorial cape crusader in a granny-chic fringed cape, €89, COS.
![Black Jumpsuit, €49.95, Zara Black Jumpsuit, €49.95, Zara](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7631/3815713_3_articleinline_Image_2b8_2b-_2bBlack_2bJumpsuit_2c_2b_e2_82_ac49.95_2c_2bZara.jpg)
Take the leap to the dark side in a head-to-toe black jumpsuit, €49.95, Zara.
![Broderie Anglaise Skirt, €19.99, H&M Broderie Anglaise Skirt, €19.99, H&M](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7631/3815716_3_articleinline_Image_2b9_2b-_2bBroderie_2bAnglaise_2bSkirt_2c_2b_e2_82_ac19.99_2c_2bH_26M.jpeg)
Soften leather’s tough exterior with broderie anglaise details, €19.99, H&M.
![Black Velvet Bag, €198, Sandro at Kildare Village Black Velvet Bag, €198, Sandro at Kildare Village](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7631/3815719_3_articleinline_Image_2b10_2b-_2b_2bBlack_2bVelvet_2bBag_2c_2b_e2_82_ac198_2c_2bSandro_2bat_2bKildare_2bVillage_1_.jpg)
Inject a sense of old-school opulence to your look with a velvet and gold chain bag, €198, Sandro at Kildare Village.