Some may say that all-black is boring. The truth? It’s anything but. In fact, it’s the most reliable uniform in fashion — effortless, unfussy, and always makes it look like you have somewhere to be. Though black is a favorite of mine year-round, I lean into it heavily during the fall. It simplifies getting dressed while keeping the end result intentional. 

The key is having the right mix of black staples to build from – and that starts at Saks. The best black basics live here — think: the pair of black pants that goes with any shoe, the perfect cashmere knit, the boot comfortable enough to wear all day long and into the night . These are the pieces that let you lean into minimalism — and then break it up when you want to with a punchy print or, like I did, with a colorful striped jacket.

All black, never boring (and on that note: check out the festive spin on this otherwise basic knit). Below, a peek at a few of my favorite black staples (along with a full shopping list at the end of the post!) that will make getting dressed the easiest thing you’ll do this season.

SHOPPING LIST

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This post was made in partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue. All opinions are my own.