Black was, is and will always be. No matter what designers tell you and what they try to convince themselves in, black is always black. And no one will fight this statement.

Centuries ago this color symbolized mourning. Nowadays it’s about style, business, glamour party and red carpet event.

On one hand it may seem so easy to wear and to combine with other colors. On the other the moment will come when you realize that black looks best with… black.

So, how to wear all-black outfit without copying Evanescence or Dracula?

Here are some tips from Cosmo senior fashion editor Tamara Rappa that may help you. First, make sure you’re wearing items with different textures and look interesting. Combine them to look stylish, for instance – chiffon and leather, denim with wool, etc. Nota Bene: nothing will look more gorgeous than sexy black atlas suit with color lingerie. Look feminine – avoid baggy stuff. And choose dainty, not clunky shoes.