[Blog updated!] Is an all-black outfit a OK or NOT?

What do you usually wear when heading to work, meeting friends, or enjoying a slow weekend?
If you’re a woman in your late 30s or 40s like me, I’m guessing “monotone outfits” often come to mind.

I’m no exception.
My wardrobe is filled with black, white, grey, and the occasional pop of burgundy red—one of the trend colors for Fall/Winter 2025.

Naturally, you’d think:
“So… wearing all black is fine, right?”

Well… not according to someone surprising.

Anna Wintour Says ‘No’ to All-Black Looks

In Vogue’s popular segment “GO ASK ANNA!”, the legendary editor-in-chief Anna Wintour was asked:
“How can I pull off an all-black outfit?”

Her response was sharp, simple, and utterly Anna:

“Don’t wear all black.”

She explained that head-to-toe black can look dull, heavy, or even funereal.
Her advice?
Add color. Add an unexpected accessory. Bring life into your outfit.

（Original video: https://youtu.be/3YQxUI08q1s?si=v79Y_ZiUTUzrndNq）

So How Do We Refresh Our Monotone Style?

If all-black feels “safe,” that’s exactly why多くの女性がそこに落ち着きます。
It’s elegant. It’s timeless. It’s effortless.

But it can also hide your personality.

And this is where one accent piece can entirely transform your look—
not by overpowering your monotone style,
but by bringing your identity back into it.

A Perfect Solution: Upcycled Kimono Accessories

Instead of adding just any pop of color,
why not choose something with meaning, heritage, and soul?

Upcycled kimono accessories bring:

• Subtle color inspired by Japanese aesthetics

• One-of-a-kind patterns (no two pieces are ever the same)

• A sense of mindfulness and story

• Lightweight accents that don’t disturb your minimal look

• A unique touch Anna herself might approve of

It’s the perfect way to say：

“I love minimalism — but I haven’t lost my individuality.”