The new black

What is it about black and the black comparison? Why are other colors judged against the color black? Isn't black enough for us?

Wikipedia provides information, but little help. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_new_black

Black represents a slimming color, a basic color, the foundation of a wardrobe. While bloggers may write about the little brown dress (see Judgment Day - March 30, 2008), it's the little black dress that sends hearts aflutter. The argument over whether black is the negation of color or the combination of all colors proves black's conflicting nature.

http://www.colormatters.com/vis_bk_white.html

At once serious, conventional and sombre, black also is mysterious, sexy and classy. Black will be mentioned in every article about clothes, either as an essential (you must have a pair of black slacks, black heels, a black dress) or as a comparison (this year, brown/grey/royal blue is the new black).

My take on the black comparisons? Black is easy. Easy to wear, easy to match, easy to hide flaws (both your own and the fabric's) and dirt, easy to go from work to play. Easy.

In a complex world of wardrobes and clothes, black brings us some simplicity. And that's why we love it best and all other colors are compared to it.