If you like a black and white color-block style, choose it strategically according to your petite figure type. Black recedes and white advances, so if you have a triangle-shaped figure, select a black skirt and white blouse. If you have an inverted triangle figure type, select a white skirt and black top. Petites who have rectangle-shaped figures can create the illusion of a narrower waistline by wearing a black belt or clothing with a black band below the bust.
Spring Fashion Color Trends
By Paula Darnell, About.com Guide
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Spring 2009 Color Trend - Black and White Combinations
A runway model wears a Diane von Furstenberg stylized black and white print dress from the spring 2009 collection.
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We saw many black and white color combinations last year, and this high-contrast color scheme returns for 2009. Black and white still looks sophisticated and fresh for spring and summer. This year's black and white prints are more likely to be stylized than floral, but don't get rid of last summer's black and white floral clothing yet because you can still wear it this year.
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