Colour pair
Black and Lavender: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Black is a neutral, so it lets lavender be the accent without clashing. Most outfits put black below the waist and lavender on top.
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Outfits
Outfits with black and lavender
Most outfits put black below the waist and lavender on top.
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The two colours
What black and lavender each bring
black
The deepest neutral: sharp, formal and slimming, with no temperature of its own. It makes any colour next to it look brighter, which is why it's the safest background for a bold piece.
Works best as: Trousers, shoes, outerwear and evening pieces. Near the face it can look severe on light, soft colouring.
lavender
A pale, soft purple. Gentle and cool, it's a spring and summer pastel.
Works best as: Knits, shirts and dresses.
How much of each
Colour recipes
The 60/30/10 rule: one colour for most of the outfit, one for a single piece, one small accent.
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Black leads
Black as the main piece, lavender as the second, white as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Lavender leads
The other way round: lavender as the main piece, black as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with black and lavender
Each of these works with both, so any one can join the outfit.
Questions
Quick answers
Does black go with lavender?
Yes. Black is a neutral, so it lets lavender be the accent without clashing.
What colours go with black and lavender?
White, cream, light grey, grey, charcoal, denim blue work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.
How do you wear black and lavender together?
Most outfits put black below the waist and lavender on top. For example: lavender dress shirt, black dress trousers, tan heels.
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Each colour on its own
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