5 Reasons Black Denim Should Be Your Wardrobe Staple This Fall

1. They’re understated.

Like butterfly clips or Bijou Phillips, black denim belongs to the group of understated ‘90s trends that you hardly even took note of until they were gone. Well thankfully GAP has brought them back in new, but equally understated iterations. Like these black denim elastic pants on Camille — there’s a distinct depth to them that the average pair of jeans lacks and, when paired with a simple turtleneck and slip-on sneakers, a chic French look to them too.

2. It’s one step up from casual.

Yes, black denim is still denim, but there’s something about a black wash that feels much more sophisticated than a blue wash. It’s appropriate to wear to work and is hardly even distinguishable from a pair of black trousers, as Camille Rowe demonstrates in these simple black GAP jeans. Hate changing your daytime clothes just to go out at night? I…