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.
Take inspiration on how to soften an all black look from the queen of darkness, Simone Rocha.
Accessorise like the stars in a celeb favourite leather cuff, €165, Úna Burke
Go hell for leather in the perennial midi dress for the perfect day-to-night look, €179.20, Naya available at stockists nationwide.
Stand tall as you fall back in love with the strappy heel, €69.99, Mango.
Be transparent while keeping it modest in a ruffle and sheer blouse, €39.99, New Look.
Cover up with clean lines and sharp tailoring, €60, River Island.
Be your own sartorial cape crusader in a granny-chic fringed cape, €89, COS.
Take the leap to the dark side in a head-to-toe black jumpsuit, €49.95, Zara.
Soften leather’s tough exterior with broderie anglaise details, €19.99, H&M.
Inject a sense of old-school opulence to your look with a velvet and gold chain bag, €198, Sandro at Kildare Village.