The ease of having a mostly black-and-white wardrobe cannot be overstated. I almost never have to think about my clothes in the fall-winter months.  But it does get a bit stale, and seeing the warmer color palettes many retailers are selling this season, it makes me think it might be time to add a bit more color to my wardrobe.

Sometimes I spot an outfit and the concept is so cool and so simple that I wonder how I haven’t thought of it before.  This outfit from influencer Ewelina Kanty is such an outfit.  And once you see it, you’ll want to wear it often.

When you don’t know what to wear, the easiest thing to do is wear all one color — black, white, navy.  The second easiest thing is to wear different shades of the same color.  These monochromatic looks are sophisticated and stylish.  And this week’s inspiration outfit is definitely one you’ll want to copy.

Two weeks ago, I posted a daily outfit from Cupcakes & Cashmere that Emily wore in 2015.  I took the basic concept, updated it a bit for 2021, and made it more professional.  The reader comments on that post got me thinking that this might be a great new feature.  We all have outfits from years past that we loved, but just don’t feel current. …