Ah, Genelia! The leggy lass did wonders on the launch of fashion store 'Vero Moda' in this smart pair of black shorts and white wrap shirt.
When wearing equal parts of black and white, wear black on your bottom half, if possible. Women tend to be heavier on their hips and below, so the black will appear slimming. White on the top half will emphasize the waistline and narrow it even further.
Since time immemorial, the black and white combination has been classic. Pairing black with white clothing and accessories has always been a hit, and seems to always make its way into celebrity closets, ranging anywhere from suits to dresses. It's the kind of colour combination that can take you from the office, to lunch, to dinner and back if worn correctly and accessorized well.
Here we see alpha couple Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan keeping it simple yet classy. Abhishek's overcoat and polo t-shirt combination is rather interesting while better half Aishwarya's 'Louis Vuitton Alma' bag adds the much needed jazz to her one toned outfit.
Go Ethnic: You can wear a black and white salwar kameez like Vidya or a sari too. Animal or floral prints work great in ebony and ivory as well and you can add bright coloured gota trimmings or bangles if you fancy.
Who are black & white and fabulous all over? Mehr Jessia and Arjun Rampal! The couple was such a vision to the eyes at the success party of Raajneeti.
Black and white is generally a more pulled together look, but if you want to wear black and white dressed down, team a pretty blouse with skinny jeans or wear an interesting beret like Arjun has. The hues go with pretty much anything, so don't be afraid to experiment.
Here we see Katrina Kaif in an uncomplicated black and white outfit, looking flawless. The white top with ruffle and lace details teamed with the black cardigan and jeans looks simple yet flatters Katrina beautifully.
Monochrome is easy for creating a fairly effortless travel wardrobe and you can play around with elements such as lace, ruffles, gathers, pleats, rosettes and what not! These can add personality even to a simple outfit.