Though this fall is all about rich jewel tones (think ruby, topaz, and sapphire), if you're (a.) in a rush and don't have time to contemplate what colors match before speeding out the door, or (b.) just simply aren't into color, a black outfit tends to be your go-to.
The trouble is, sometimes black can read a bit boring.
Leave it to Kate Moss, whose style we pine over by the day, month, year, and decade (seriously, we're still trying to copy her outfits from 1992), to find fresh ways to wear black for fall. Whether you're aiming for a head-to-toe look, or just want to include few simple black pieces in your outfit, here, Moss offers 11 innovative fall outfits that are guaranteed to have you out the door and looking fabulous in 5 minutes or less. Hey, they don't call her a style icon for nothing!
The supermodel tops a basic black top and trousers with a spotted coat and matching belt. Easy!
She makes black jeans look more put-together with a fine-striped T-shirt, a black blazer, and a mini scarf.
Here she rocks a striped T-shirt again, this time it's with black trousers, thigh-high boots, and a peacoat.
We love a good utility jumpsuit and here, Moss cinches hers with a black belt and tops it with a black jacket, giving it a bit more edge.
For another unboring black jeans outfit, pair a white or blue button-down shirt and top with a bomber jacket in army green, black, or navy.
Moss tones down a pair of leopard-print pants with a gray T-shirt and a black blazer.
A printed skinny scarf adds some dimension to an all-black look. Be sure to choose accessories with texture or embellishment, like these fringed booties.
Capes can be a bit dramatic, so by pairing her fringed black cape with skinny black trousers, she makes the look less runway, more real.
If you love wearing head-to-toe black, consider investing in a statement coat to make every single one of your outfits pop. Leopard may seem like a busy print, but it takes on a neutral vibe when paired with black.
Pair your leather trousers with a subtly printed silk blouse and a faux-fur jacket.
When in doubt, choose one item in your outfit to focus on and keep the rest to black. Moss makes her high-waisted army green trousers more tame with a black top and shoes.
For more fall outfits see:
Work Outfits for the First Day of Fall
