Black vs. White: Where to put your $$$ this season

The Case for White Everyone wears black. Everyone owns it, everyone loves it, it is easily the most wearable color. But that doesn't mean we should become slaves to the comfort we find in uncomplicated fashion. Sometimes a challenge is a good thing. This season, with everyone proclaiming black is the new black, as fashion writers and editors alike are wont to do, we are left wondering if maybe the trendiness of black is not quite what we're looking for this season. And this is where white comes in. White-the color we are supposed to banish to the far reaches of our closets once Labor Day has come and gone-is making a comeback, the likes of which we have not seen since, well, black became cool again. White is not only the visual opposite of black; it is the ideological opposite as well. Black gives comfort and cover; it is cautious. White exposes, it commands attention; it is fearless. While one can look stunning in black, white itself is stunning. It is even more so when worn shamelessly in the middle of winter. It you're not a rule-breaker, white this winter might not be for you, but, we would point out, aren't rules made to be broken? No matter what anyone tells you, there is no color more refreshing than white to look at, or to wear. It is crisp and clean, un-bogged down with images of brooding beatniks and Goth undertones. And it's distinctive. Next time you're out at night, take a look around. Black was never out-it has long been a fashion favorite for those looking to blend in, or to look classy without taking risks. Jeans and a black shirt? Little black dress? They've been done, and with good reason: black is, after all, a versatile and forgiving color. But we should want more from our clothes; we should want to stand out, to demand attention, and we should deserve it. Black is rarely ever worn to make a statement. White, on the other hand, speaks for itself. It takes guts to wear, but to pull it off is the ultimate in "I don't give a s**t" fashion. There is no reason why the bohemian flavor of flowy whites from this summer can't pull a year-round coup, bringing with it the youth, vibrance, and playfulness of a white-infused wardrobe. White is graphic and bold, it is bohemian and free, but best of all, it exudes the notion of effortless and unfettered fashion-sense in a world dominated by propriety. White just doesn't care .