One of the things that I swore when I got a real job was that I wasn’t going to always wear black and white. “How incredible boring.” “How un-blogger to only wear black and white.” Yet, almost a month into working full-time I am here to report that I have had to write several Post-It notes reminding myself to not wear so much freaking black and white. And if I insist upon doing so, it cannot simply be just black and white. There must be an added touch or point of interest.
My boss just gets dressed in the morning. I have a philosophical conversation with myself at 6 am about what wearing black and white for the second day in a row says about me. Oy. The differences between men and women.
Shirt: Ann Taylor (similar) (similar)
Skirt: Ann Taylor (similar in black)
Shoes: Target (exact)
Bracelets: gifts (similar)
Skirt: Ann Taylor (similar in black)
Shoes: Target (exact)
Bracelets: gifts (similar)
Keit
I think your black and white outfits are as gorgeous as any colorful outfit! I love this leather skirt and the crazy heels! ^_^ I'm on the opposite side of the wagon, I try to wear and buy more darker shades, but I always end up buying the colors of the rainbow >.<
Rachelle (http://pinksole.com/)
This combo is stunning, I would so wear that.
xo
PinkSole
Taramixandmatch
Well this black and white definitely is fun…I love those embellishments!
Maggie
Even though this IS black and white, I think it is absolutely refreshing, fun, and stylish! The embellishments are perfect!
Maggie
http://www.PolishedClosets.com
Ashley Moody
What a beautiful top! The black & white is definitely not boring here. It looks classic with the pop of red lips & nails.
Megan Marie
I, too, am guilty of the same color scheme day in and day out…. but you totally rock the black and white and I am LOVING that top! Glad I found your blog, adorable style & love your blog design, too! xo
The Things She Sees
Laura B
But if black and white looks like that I think you are doing just fine! I mean this is too cute! And I wish I could rock those heels to work. I am too worried about stepping on a four year old though! 😉
The Real Arnolds
I love black and white and this outfit is anything but ordinary! I love the embellished top and the leather. Totally changes it from being a white button up and a black skirt.
xo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
Lindsay Truax
I love that top! Cute shoes!
pinkandnavystripes.com
Karly @ Miss in the Midwest
I LOVE that top! It's the perfect touch of sparkle to a work outfit. Good choice.
LyddieGal
I don't see anything wrong with wearing black and white everyday – especially when you are trying to get out the door on time in the AM and don't want to deal with any poor color combos that don't occur to you until after you've left the house.
Also, you aren't just wearing black and white, you are wearing a black leather skirt and a white jeweled blouse. No one could ever think ill of this look, or poorly of a person who only wears black and white.
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Krysten Quiles
I mean, how can you not LOVE that skirt though!?!
Julie @ Cap and Gown Style
I don't think there's anything wrong with black and white (or just black)- it's totally easy and instantly looks put together! Another great outfit!
xo Julie
Cap and Gown Style
Closet Fashionista
LOVE this!!!! It's not like you're wearing boring black and white stuff like a plain pencil skirt with a plain white button down! 😀 So I say wear black and white all day everyday if you do it like this
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Merritt
one of my favorite outfits of yours! Leather is my favorite fall fabric to work with (I have an addiction) and who doesn't love a little sparkle?
The Style Scribe
Jessica
Can I just say that you look wayyyy better than I do for work 😉 Who cares if it's all black and white!! Haha I hope you're getting settled in there. We need a catch up date asap, Alissa!
26 and Not Counting
Ladies in Navy
i wear a lot of different "color" (read: navy and grey) at work because i run out of just b/w separates but i think it's on-trend to be in black and white and you look fab
ladies in navy
Kiki
I love your hair! Embellished tops are everywhere right now! Love this look. (:
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Lauren {Fizz and Frosting}
Hey, nothing wrong with black and white! I am loving that embellished top!
Alyson
you got a job! congrats lady!! this outfit is amazing, loved your small talk with your boss and oops on the package… those things happen. Hopefully you survived that one. 🙂 Great to see your face back here!
alyson
http://www.theaveragegirlsguide.com
Ginny MyNewFavoriteOutfit
So pretty! We both had black and white on the mind today 🙂 I love this top!
Bree Aylwin
I love that top! I think black and white looks great!
Darcy
There's nothing wrong with black and white when you look as chic as this!
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Because Shanna Said So
Black and white are classic and you can never wear the combo too often,…plus when you look this cute, why change it? Congrats on the new job!! Yay!
Libby G.
We are kind-of twinning today!! Love this outfit.
Libby
Stylin' Iowan Blog
anrusso
Adorable top! As I sat here reading this, I looking down at my outfit and I'm wearing a black blazer with a houndstooth skirt. Haha, when you're in a corporate setting you tend to gravitate towards those colors.
Annica
http://www.lifemodifier.com
Liz | Shopping My Closet
The different textures definitely make this B&W outfit stand out!
Liz @ ShoppingMyCloset.com
ravenlocks
Honestly, black and white can be so incredibly chic. I don't have a problem with wearing it five days in a row. HOWEVER…on my days off I need some color in my life! I just started a "real" job too and I find myself wondering the same things as you about b & w.
Cute outfit! You look gorgeous, as always.
xo Azu
http://www.raven-locks.blogspot.com
Lilly Style
Gorgeous look and you really can't go wrong with black and white. It's look so chic!
tastefulstyleblog.com
That top really is gorgeous! I love it with the leather skirt.
Kristina
Girl your hair looks all kinds of awesome here! I say if you're feeling black and white then go for it, don't change yourself 😉
Kristina does the Internets
Nikki
There is nothing wrong with wearing black and white! I am pretty sure I wear it 2-3 days a week. It is the best! Love this outfit. So gorgeous!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Pat
This outfit is a prime example why it's not only OK to wear black and white but also how fun and detailed it can be! Love this hon <3
awhite
Nothinggggg wrong with black and white. What's good for chic French girls is good for us, methinks. 🙂
I love this skirt! Super sassy. 🙂
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
A Taylor
Love this look on you! The skirt has a very nice fit and the booties are too cute!
http://www.mylifewithaaron.blogspot.com
Alyssa
Ummmm gimme those shoes! And I I swore the same thing when I moved to NY, yet here I am, on an almost daily basis, in black and white. Can't go wrong with classics, right?! 😉
Hope Howland
Oh classics are always a great idea… black and white is so chic!
Hope
http://www.hhdesignsblog.com
Katie G
Skirt twins! Ahhhhh! So excited to have the same skirt as you, darling!
Hope everything is still going okay. I was thinking about you right before you came back to blogging, and I'm selfishly so glad you're back!
Katie @ Style On Target
Rebecca
You're definitely at your adorable best Alissa – love this ensemble!!! Why don't you drop by the blog & join this amazing $500 gift card giveaway (for US residents) from GiGi New York I am doing along with 9 other fashion bloggers – hope to see your pretty face out there!!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Anna Baun
If you're going to do black and white this is definitely the way to go! You look adorable, as always! The embellishments, the leather and those booties … girl, you know how to rock 'not your ordinary' B&W! Love it! XO
Anna
alilyloveaffair.com
Always Maylee
I am finally catching up on your blog! First, congrats on your job, wahoo! And there's nothing wrong with black and white, it's a classic combo! Love that you jazzed it up with the embellishments and those super chic shoes!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Nicole Layne
I think black and white is such a classic combo that there is nothing wrong with rocking on the blog or in real life! I love the embellished top! It is so pretty!
Nicole
Nicole to the Nines
Sarah
This is such a cute outfit! I love everything about it from the top & skirt to the shoes! And your hair is AWESOME! I wish I had curls like that!
– Sarah 🙂
http://www.thecrownbijoux.blogspot.com
Tea&Sequins
Well, when black and white looks this good….. Dang girl love it all!
Kaitlin
http://www.teaandsequins.com
Niki {Glossy Blonde}
Haha but it's such a classic combo, and you look so good!!!
Priya
On a similar note- I was having a conversation with some guy co-workers the other day about a guy that spends every night at his girlfriend's house. Naturally I said "When does he plan out his outfits?!" The guys looked at me like, "Is that a thing?" I just said, "I mean……I don't necessarily do it." LIES!
♥ perfectly Priya
Alexandra Marie
Falling in love with your blog right now- your style is so classy, and your pictures are lovely! Alex
tobebeautifulingodseyes.blogspot.com