I loved when Angie posted about dressing in almost all black but making it interesting by adding texture and a small pop of colour somewhere. That was the inspiration for today's outfit.

I bought these trousers earlier in the week and couldn't wait to wear them. They are a slightly slouchy menswear inspired pair that are tweed in the front and back with a wide black stripe on each side - sort of a take on tuxedo pants. I apologize for not getting a picture of the side view so you could see this detail - forgot and then ran out of time (my bad!).

I've paired the trousers with a dressy tank that is silk in the back and the front underlayer and then has a top layer in the front of silver, charcoal and black velvet strips. On top of that is my black leather blazer.

My pop of colour is my cobalt booties and my yellow/cobalt clutch.

What do you think? Does it all work together? Does the tweed, velvet and leather textures break up the black? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Leather jacket: Danier Leather
Tank: thrifted (no label)
Trousers: Jessica (Sears brand)
Booties: Aerosoles
Clutch: Trouve

ANGIE: I think I might be starting to like trousers!