We used to consider the combination of black and white as a classic. At festive or formal events, there are always people who wear a classic black suit and a white shirt combined with a bow tie or tie. Such an image certainly looks elegant and will allow its owner to be stylish in any atmosphere of a holiday or celebration.
However, the combination of black and white is not only suitable for special events. There are several ways to use these colors in casual office wear that many have to wear due to the dress code.
Patterns
One way to 'dilute' formal colors like black and white is to combine patterns with a solid color. As a rule, the more expressive the pattern on the jacket or tie, the more informal your look will turn out. A black suit with oversized white (light) vertical stripes is a great example. A cucumber shirt or polka-dot tie will also work.
Suit with white stripes 
Shirt with cucumbers
Non-standard forms
Suit with thin lapels and thin tie
Today, there are many fashionable shapes and styles of suits, shirts, ties and other wardrobe items. A great way to break the standards is to use a trendy cut. For example, a jacket with narrow lapels or a shirt without a top button. Trousers with a slightly exposed ankle or a narrow tie combined with a pocket square. Combine black and white elements, different non-standard shapes and you will stand out from the crowd. By the way, it would be nice to know how to fold a pocket square.
Suit and sneakers
The combination of color and non-standard shapes is not all that can surprise colleagues today. What if you wear a black suit with white sneakers? Add to this look a white shirt and a narrow black tie, and I assure you will be looking at the trail. Many actors, TV presenters, musicians and showmen periodically appear in public in this manner. For example: Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch, as well as the host of his own show “Evening Urgant” – Ivan Urgant.
Cumberbatch, Benedict
And finally
When choosing a combination of black and white, you need to feel the style. In this case, you are playing with shapes rather than colors. To avoid doubts, go to the store and try on a variety of black and white jackets, pants, shirts and accessories. Try combining to make it all look good on you. If you cannot understand, 'this or not that', call your friends who understand fashion.
Good luck with your experiments!
