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The monochrome palette brings a bold gothic aesthetic, making it ideal for formal events, evening galas, black-tie occasions, and gothic-inspired styling

"I initially thought it was white and gold," says Neil Harris, our senior photo editor

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Look for: lace sleeves flowing fabrics draping pretty necklines chiffon overlays feminine details These softer elements keep black from feeling harsh or aging

Care: Hand wash cold with like colors

"Our visual system is supposed to throw away information about the illuminant and extract information about the actual reflectance," says Jay Neitz, a neuroscientist at the University of Washington