Celebs Rocking Black & White Outfits: Kate Middleton, Candice Swanepoel & Other Stars In The Monochrome Trend

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July 13, 2022 12:00PM EDT

Oh how we love a monochrome look! See stars in their best black and white ensembles in our gallery here.

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Stars In Black & White Looks: Photos

Stars In Black & White Looks: Photos — Oh, how we love a high-contrast look! There is practically nothing more classic than a black and white ensemble and celebrities have totally mastered the chic combo. Black and white outfits are so versatile. Not only do they work during every fashion season, but black and white outfits also have the benefit of looking timeless and cutting edge at the same time.

Black and white can lend itself to chic solids or a fun pattern, like Lana Condor (middle) at a 2021 InStyle event. Halsey (left) gave black and white an edgy spin in a little corset dress with black piping and a sheer layer during the 2021 premiere of ‘Sing 2’. Other celebrities, like Blake Lively (right) embraced straps, cut-outs and floral details in their black and what looks. No matter how they rock it, it’s clear Hollywood loves the black and white trend.

Ready for some black and white fashion inspiration? Look no further than our gallery here.

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Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson — Kate Hudson looked marvelous in a black-and-white pantsuit at a BAFTAs event in Dec. 2022. The bombshell styled her tresses in loose, yet elegant waves for the evening. She also rocked some diamond rings and white nail polish.

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Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton — Kate Middleton was so elegant in black and white houndstooth during a visit to Harvard University on Dec. 2, 2022. She carried a blue purse and wore black pumps.

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Ciara

Ciara — Fashion daredevil! Ciara shows some skin in a black Sabina Bilenko dress with white sparkling white chest cups during the 2022 ESPYs.

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Ayesha Curry

Ayesha Curry — Ayesha Curry looks gorgeous in a black and white Mônot dress on the red carpet. Steph’s wife rocked a high slit showing off her strappy silver sandals.

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Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton — Kate Middleton is pure elegance while with Prince William in Pakistan in Oct. of 2019. Keeping modest, she wore a long ivory slip over matching trousers with a black duster on top.

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Sofia Carson

Sofia Carson — Sofia Carson looked like a princess in black and white Giambattista Valli during the 15th Annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball in New York on Dec. 3, 2019. The strapless design featured tufts of black tulle on the bodice and a long white skirt with a ruffled edge. Diamonds and red lipstick completed the Disney alum’s look.

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Camilla Luddington

Camilla Luddington — Camilla Luddington looks fierce in David Koma during InStyle and Warner Bros’ Golden Globes After Part on Jan. 5, 2020. She wore a black and white top with a sheer, boned bodice and teamed the sexy top with straight-legged black pants.

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Emily Ratajkowski

Emily Ratajkowski — Emily Ratajkowski is fashion forward in black and white Proenza Schouler during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 10, 2020. Her white jacket was worn open to reveal her flat abs and an asymmetrical blouse.

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Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton — Tilda Swinton is super chic in Chanel during the 77th Venice International Film Festival on Sep. 2, 2020. Her white blouse and ruffled skirt looked great together.

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Laura Dern

Laura Dern — Laura Dern ruffled feathers in Oscar de la Renta during the 93rd Annual Academy Awards on Apr. 25, 2021. Her look teamed a sleek black velvet turtleneck with a full, white feathered skirt.

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Zendaya

Zendaya — Zendaya goes off-the-grid in black and white Fatima Danielsson during Vogue and Tiffany & Co’s party at London’s upscale Annabel’s restaurant on Feb. 18, 2018. She let the boxed look fall off her shoulders and wore pinstriped pants underneath.

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Blake Lively

Blake Lively — Blake Lively looks amazing in Carolina Herrera during a New York City outing on Jun. 21, 2016. The look was super edgy for Carolina, teaming a PVC bodice with a sheer white skirt adorned with floral appliques. She swept her hair up into a high ponytail and wore strappy Louboutin stilettos.

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Halsey

Halsey — Halsey is short and sweet in a black and cream number during the LA premiere of ‘Sing 2’ on Dec. 12, 2021. The singer wore a strapless mini-dress with black piping and a sheer piece of fabric flowing from the shoulders to the floor. Chunky boots gave the look some extra edge.

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Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez — Selena Gomez is a diamond in the rough wearing a black Glemaud dress with white geometric details on May 2, 2021. She wore the longsleeved dress to host the Vax Live Concert to Reunite the World.

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Blake Lively

Blake Lively — Blake Lively sports a strappy Emanuel Ungaro look while out in New York in Jul. 2016. The pregnant star flashed a bit of belly in her black and white ensemble, which featured harness-inspired details up top.

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Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian — Kourtney Kardashian nailed the color-blocked style in black and white Celine during New York Fashion Week 2019. Her trenchcoat had huge contrasting patches and she wore leathrer trousers underneath.

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Lana Condor

Lana Condor — Dot’s the ticket! Lana Condor wears spotted Georges Chakra to the 6th Annual Instyle Awards on Nov. 15, 2021.

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Amber Heard

Amber Heard — Amber Heard glows in black and white Monique Lhuillier during the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 6, 2019. She teamed the strapless design with wild curls.

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Viola Davis

Viola Davis — Viola Davis wows in black and white Alberta Ferretti at the 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sep. 22, 2019. Diamonds and full, natural hair made the look all the more glamourous.

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Sandra Oh

Sandra Oh — Sandra Oh is pure elegance in Prabal Gurung during the 24th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards on Jan. 13, 2019. The look featured a long sleeve white blouse with a daring keyhole, and a black maxi skirt on bottom.

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Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman — Nicole Kidman glows in black and white Giorgio Armani during the 24th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards on Jan. 13, 2019. Her hair was in long blonde waves and she had smokey eyeshadow on.

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Candice Swanepoel

Candice Swanepoel — Candice Swanepoel is sexy as can be in Rasario during the 2019 amfAR Gala in New York on Feb. 6. Her black and white dress had a daring leg slit and huge bow on the back.

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Rosamund Pike

Rosamund Pike — Rosamund Pike looks sweet in a one-shouldered Givenchy minidress during the 2019 BAFTA Tea Party in LA on Jan. 5. The chic black tress was trimmed with a white ruffle.

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Leighton Meester

Leighton Meester — Leighton Meester marries her light and dark sides in a split-tone dress during the 2018 American Music Awards. The halter dress was one-half black and one-half white, with a jeweled belt at the center.

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Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts — Julia Roberts is stylish in black and white Louis Vuittom during the 24th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards on Jan. 13, 2019. She wore a tuxedo-inspired top that featured a long cape lined in cream silk and silver sequins, along with straight-legged white pants.

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Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron — Charlize Theron stuns in a Dior dress during the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 6, 2019. Her black to featured a bow and keyhole which went great with the silky skirt.

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