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#TheLIST: All Black Everything

10 tips to make your look anything but basic.

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Wearing all black doesn't have to mean boring. Whether you want to elevate your nighttime style, or your go-to pants and blazer, get inspired by our favorite style stars who make the look anything but basic.

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Velvet Touch

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Cut in the finest velvet with laser-cut bib pattern, Alexa Chung's Erdem LBD is anything but basic.

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Birds of a Feather

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Go for luxe embellishments like an all-over feathered frock a la Lily Donaldson in Chanel.

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Sheer Thing

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Kendall Jenner, the reigning queen of model-off-duty style, breaks up a head-to-toe ensemble with a hint of skin through her lace camisole—taking airport style to sultry new heights.

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Epic Proportions

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A sculptural dress, like the tuxedo-inspired Dior dress puts all the emphasis on Kate Bosworth's enviable waist.

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Bare It All

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Emily DiDonato and Jennifer Lawrence show off slivers of skin thanks to strategic cut outs and matching sets.

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From the Pages of BAZAAR

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The right accessories, like a contrasting bag or statement necklace, can elevate any look.


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Kick Up Your Heels

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Gigi Hadid accentuates her enviable stems, and adds some sex appeal with gladiator sandals, which perfectly balances a covered-up mini.

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On the Street

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These stylish showgoers don't rely on "peacocking" to get noticed.

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When In Doubt...

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We'll heed any style lessons from Kate Moss—including turning a classic look on it's head with a leather jacket.

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Red Carpet Stars

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Rihanna, Zoe Kravitz, Kim Kardashian and Ciara all work this classic color on the red carpet with effortless results.

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Shop The Look

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Gianvito Rossi heels, $1,150, net-a-porter.com; Alexander Wang dress, 725, shopBAZAAR.com; Scoop jacket, $798, shopBAZAAR.com.

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Chrissy Rutherford is the Senior Digital Editor at Harper's Bazaar. She cultivated her digital savviness while working as an assistant at InStyle.com, and then went on to be the shopping editor for FashionEtc.com. Chrissy's love for fashion flourished during two summer internships in the fashion closet at Bazaar. When she's not catching up on the latest high-fashion news, covering industry events or interviewing her favorite models of the moment, she enjoys shopping and riding her bike around downtown New York.
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