Classic Holiday Black & White

StyleHoliday

Nov 15

A man in a tuxedo and a woman in a white button-down shirt and black trousers standing together at an evening event, photographed against a plain backdrop. — Menswear for holiday

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy elevated a white menswear button-down into a black-tie classic at a Whitney Museum of American Art gala in New York City. The result was an iconic mix of uptown chic and downtown cool. Here’s how to get the look (plus a few just-as-chic options for less).

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Collage showing a Carolyn Bessette Kennedy–inspired holiday outfit with a white shirt, long black skirt, and black bow heels. — Click the links to shop:
Black Velvet Trumpet Skirt‍, ‍*(splurge)*
Black Taffeta Skirt, (*save)*
Black Velvet A-Line Maxi Skirt, *(save)*

White Cotton Shirt, *(splurge)*
White Stand Collar Shirt, *(save)*
White Wrap Blouse, *(save more)*

Crystal-Embellished Earrings
Black Satin Clutch
Black Bow Mules

*Or if you’d like the look all-in-one, this gown is stunning, great price:*
Black & White Taffeta Shirtdress Gown

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Classic Holiday Black & White

The Preppy Sloane Winter Beauty Edit: Splurge & Save

Shop the Velvet Tuxedo

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