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Styling SOS: What's Black and White and Better Together?

Before neon brights and pastel-hued colorblocking came into play, there was the always-classic black and white ensemble . . . and as they say, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." Now, with Summer's heat in mind and a chic end goal in place, we've styled five easy-to-re-create outfits that juxtapose the crispest white pieces with the sleekest black wares. Get started by pairing a structured white blazer with a slinky black slipdress. You not only punch up your cocktail evening attire with a timeless feel, but you also emphasize your prowess in light vs. dark layering. Ready for more? Click through for five equally cool styling combos now.

We love the effect of menswear-inspired pieces (like this minimalist tuxedo blazer) styled with overtly girlie wares. For a sleek, albeit supereasy, cocktail-perfect attire, try pairing a slinky black slipdress with a structured white topper. Get the Look: Topshop Drape Longline Blazer ($130) T by Alexander Wang Slip Dress ($295)
Pair a slouchy white tank top with luxe black trousers for a quick exercise in sophisticated off-duty tailoring. It's a more relaxed take on separates, but the clean juxtaposition of dark and light gives it a more timeless feel. Get the Look: T by Alexander Wang Classic Pocket Tank ($74) AllSaints Etoile Pant ($158)
Punch up a crisp circle-skirt ensemble with a sexy ankle-strap sandal. This black and white rendition injects a strong feminine edge into an otherwise ladylike look. Get the Look: 10 Crosby by Derek Lam Solid Circle Skirt ($240) Zara Basic Sling Back ($50)
For this laid-back white vs. black outfit, we're invoking the power of the peekaboo effect. Don a black lace bra under a semisheer loose-fitted white tank top, then tuck your top into white shorts. It's a subtle pop of black and a sexy one at that. Get the Look: Madewell Seashell Eyelet Shorts ($40) Mango Stand Collar Blouse ($40) Forever 21 Lace Trim Bra ($8)
Summer is all about the chic LWD, so wear your breeziest version with flat sandals and a sleek black shoulder bag. Get the Look: Girl by Band of Outsiders Silk Crepe de Chine Dress ($315) Theyskens' Theory Vala Bag ($425)
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Alexander Wang
Classic Pocket Tank
from Ron Herman
$74
AllSaints Etoile Pant
from us.allsaints.com
$158
Derek Lam
10 Crosby By Solid circle skirt
from Farfetch
$240
Zara Basic Sling Back
from zara.com
$50
Topshop
Drape Longline Blazer
from Topshop
$130
Alexander Wang
Slip Dress
from La Garçonne
$295
Madewell
Seashell eyelet shorts
from Madewell
$39
Mango Stand Collar Blouse
from shop.mango.com
$40
Forever 21
Lace Trim Mesh Bra
from Forever 21
$7
Band Of Outsiders
Silk crepe de chine dress
from NET-A-PORTER.COM
$315
Theyskens' Theory
Vala Messenger Bag
from shopbop.com
$495
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Topshop Unique - Wool-blend Tweed Blazer - Gray
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