Make Your Style Statement with a White or Black Dress

It’s not uncommon to consciously let our choice of clothing reflect and define our personality. One of the ways we do this is by deciding on colour choices either for the outfit on a particular day or an overall spectrum for our whole collection.

White is a popular colour in most wardrobes. There’s an ethereal beauty and a peculiarly transcendent charm to it that no other colour possesses. Meanwhile, block tones of black define a sense of mystery along with bold confidence.

The Eternal Appeal of White Dresses

A white dress is elegant on almost all occasions, and not just those when the dress code is white for ritual or costume purposes. The versatility of white dresses and fascination with them are reinforced by celebrities wearing different silhouettes in various fine fabrics at parties, launches, and on the red carpet. One may imagine that white garments have the risk of looking too uniform. But you’d be surprised at how many unique looks are created simply via a change in the fabric (or weave), neckline and hemline, textured detailing, or add-on decorative features like embroidery, lace, embellishment (sequins, beads, metallic embellishment), frills and ruffles – even if the final look is tonal. Take, for example, the centuries-old aesthetic of white outfits adorned with the magical touch of delicate chikankari embroidery in white thread.

White is not just one colour, but a spectrum. Some shades are paler than others. Some are ivory-toned, some are milky white, and some are reminiscent of the haunting white of fragrant jasmine. The plain look of white makes it versatile and you can don white dresses with different types of jackets, overlays, shrugs, and capes of a range of colours and printed patterns. The put-together look is one of beautiful, striking contrasts.

Black Dresses Are Always Classy

Are you headed to a nightclub, top-rated restaurant, fancy work event, or family gathering? A black dress will never disappoint you. No matter what fabric it’s crafted in, no matter what way it is styled, a dress in jet black is incomparable. 

It complements every other colour, every kind of jewellery, and every style of accessory including purses and shoes, and the uniqueness of each designer black dress makes you stand out. Ruching, threadwork, sequins, and other detailing help add visual interest to such pieces. In short, black dresses are for all ages and the safest bet when making a fashion statement.

Little Black Dress: This iconic fashion staple is usually the most favoured evening wear. Without this versatile outfit, one’s wardrobe tends to look incomplete. The elegant short dress in enigmatic black tones may be cut simply, as in a shift dress, or have experimental lines, or even be a bodycon. A top celebrity favourite today, the little black dress can be traced back to the creations of Coco Chanel and Christian Dior.

Long Black dress: This is yet another exquisite silhouette known for its elegance and sophistication. Depending on how formal the occasion is, you can choose an off-shouldered, A-line, thigh-high slit, asymmetrical, peplum, short-long hemmed, or draped dress among other styles. You can pair long black dresses and gowns with high heels, peep toes and wedges, especially in nude or metallic shades.

Discover Dresses for Your Wardrobe

Looking for experiments in black or white dresses? Browse collections from well-loved labels like Ritu Kumar, Wendell Rodricks, Payal Singhal and much more.