Colour me blackOrBlack: The bold and the beautiful

CHANDIGARH: When it comes to choosing a classic from the plethora of colours that dominate wardrobes of the youth, the mighty emerges as a clear winner. "Whenever I am confused about what to wear on a particular day, I opt for black. It is a scientific fact that black absorbs more heat and the colour does make me look hotter." said Akshita Mishra, a student of National Institute of Fashion Technology.Black denims, shirts and stilettoes are timeless and are worth investing in.
Wearing black makes a person look slimmer as it conceals the folds and bulges in your body. Different textures and fabrics should be explored in black colour since these give different vibe ranging from "elegant and smart" to "rockstarish and wild". This flexible colour is not tricky to wear as it does not clash and goes well with anything ranging from neons, pastels and bright hues. Black is not present in the colour wheel and was best described as "the colour which is formed by mixing all colours" by Late Shiv Singh, renowned sculptor from Chandigarh, who was always seen wearing black.
The classic little black dress (LBD) is a must-have in every girl's wardrobe. "An LBD is very versatile dress and can be worn on different occasions with different style. Layering it with belts, scarves, jackets and tights according to the occasion works for me as I am able to wear the same dress for a party as well as a formal meeting." said Isha Rathore from Sector 11.
The youngsters' infatuation with black is continuing even as the monsoon showers drench the city. "Black garments can be worn again and again in the rains since don't get dirty easily as compared to any other colour. Black sports shoes and black denims work the best for me," said Pratiksha Sharma, a student of law department, PU.
Add a tinge of colour
Keeping your whole ensemble monochromatic and wearing black from head to toe can make you look one dimensional and less fun. To add that extra spark to your �woman in black' ensemble, wear a bright coloured scarf or some colourful and chunky piece of jewellery with your black dress. "I feel that black compliments all skin tones. I and my friends wear black dresses with deep necklines and nice cuts. These dresses make us look classy," a city student said.
Dominating black
Some famous fashion subcultures in which the colour black id preferred:
Gothic style- It is characterized by all everything black. The goths have black outfits, collars, cuffs, black hair and put heavy eyeliner, black nail polish and dark lipstick.
Punk style- Characterized by highly theatrical use of black leather, ripped black clothes, converse sneakers, chains and body piercings.
Choice of city youth
Aashtha Bhardwaj, a BA (III) student of PGGCG-11, loves to incorporate black in her wardrobe as it defines her attitude and is a symbol of boldness and strength. Off-white stripes with a bag of the same colour complete her look. (in stripes)
Deachan Angmo, a BA (III) student of PGGCG-11, keeps it short and sweet with a denim skirt and a sequined top that helps break the monotony. Minimal accessories complete the look. (in skirt)
Geetanjali Mangal, a BA (III) student of PGGCG-11, uses a colourful scarf to break the monotony. Shoes in a nude shade offer a subtle contrast. (black jeans-top, with scarf)
Tashina Sidhu, a BA (III) student of PGGCG-11, stuns in a black ensemble and an embroidered jacket. The black-white heels provide the perfect match. (with jacket)