98 Non-Boring Black Items to Wear on Repeat This Winter

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@_livmadeline

I just never feel as good about a purchase as I do when it comes in black. If the requests I get for shopping picks via DM are anything to go by, a whole lot of you feel the same way. Apparently, you're all looking for chic winter essentials in black—black coats, black jeans, black tops, black boots, black sneakers, black bags—wear-on-repeat items that will outlast the season, with the caveat that you still want them to feel cool and on-trend.

One of the many perks of shopping for black clothing and accessories (on top of it being chic, effortless, timeless, versatile, yadda yadda) is that it encourages getting experimental with shapes, silhouettes, and embellishments. It's permission to let your lapel be enormous, your tote bags quilted, your shirts cuffed with feathers—a little low-key drama, if you will. Should that not be your cup of black tea, I also give you a slew of classic coats to wear forever, chic winter footwear and handbags that will get you compliments, and plenty of great tops to wear with jeans. From luxury buys worth investing in to affordable items that outperform their price tags, here are 98 ways to make sure your head-to-toe black looks are anything but boring. 

Speaking of non-boring black looks, feel free to copy this one, starting with the jacket.

Retiring my sad tote for something a little more intentional.

This perfect knit set is the shortcut to looking put-together.

Glove shoes are already very cool, but this ring detail is next-level.

The low-key Loewe eyewear I've been waiting for.

Whatever we've said about cargo pants in the past will not be held against us.

The twisted side hems are what makes these jeans special.

In case you're wondering what to wear to your office holiday party that starts at 5 p.m.

I won't stop with my Mango wool-coat recommendations.

Sporty black sneakers, I'm telling you.

Tory Burch isn't messing around with these on-trend slingbacks.

Wardrobe.NYC basics are always worth the investment.

Speaking of one-sleeve statement pieces.

The red interior is classic Mansur Gavriel.

This dress looks 10 times the price.

If you told me this was Khaite, I'd believe you.

The Tabi is the final word in ballet slippers.

If it's not cozy on the inside, I don't want it.

Never not thinking about Toteme's chain-stitched wool jacket.

Ruched leather pumps are something I didn't know I needed.

Bottega knows how to make black sandals feel special.

You know you'll wear these on repeat. 

There's something going on with patent leather right now…

Gucci's take on the buckle shape of the moment.

These come in a slew of colors, but the black pair is perfect.

Personally a huge fan of winter-weight textured blazers.

A vegan-leather puffer jacket that's just the right crop.

The sculptural trim elevates this basic.

As pretty or as cool as you want it to be.

Perfect with heels, sneakers, or boots.

Always here for any variation of Longchamp's Le Pliage.

Everything about this collared knit.

A wrap-style bodysuit is so chic with jeans.

If you can't get enough quilting details, I hear you.

Simon Miller's padded footwear is iconic and so comfortable.

I won't apologize for how many excellent tops I'm including on this list.

There are a lot of ribbed-knit dresses around, but a heavier cable-knit feels particularly modern.

Half-moon bags are loved by those in the know.

An all-black take on the much-loved 574 style.