Yes, that’s exactly what it’s for. The trick to an all-black outfit that never looks flat is mixing textures: pair lace pants with a smooth drape top, or a crochet skirt with a silky shirt. For work, keep it simple with a blazer over the top. For drinks, lose the blazer, add a belt to define your waist and finish with statement jewellery. A red heart necklace or a bold lip makes black really pop.

Yes. Its long length makes it easy for the office. Pair it with a fitted knit or a sleek top and a tailored jacket for work. After hours, swap to an embellished top or cami and add heels. It’s fully lined so it’s office-ready, and the crochet texture adds interest to an all-black look and the black sequins gives a subtle sparkle.

Our blacks are designed to work together, but different fabrics take dye differently, so you may notice a slight difference in shade between pieces. For example, lace, crochet and silky fabrics can look a touch deeper or softer next to a matte knit. The easiest way to make it look intentional is to mix textures on purpose: lace with a smooth drape, crochet with a silky top, or a sleek pant with an embellished top. Contrasting textures make an all-black outfit look styled and expensive, rather than like a near-miss match. Black also fades over time with washing, so wash your blacks cold, inside out and away from direct sun to keep them looking their richest.

Let black be your base and colour be the hero. The easiest way is one bold piece: a bright Blogger Shirt under a black blazer, or a coloured jacket thrown over black pants. If you’d like a smaller step, start with accessories, like a statement earring, a bold bag, a coloured belt or a bright lip. Red, cobalt, pink and emerald all look striking against black. Once you see how good that pop of colour looks, you’ll be reaching for more.

Individual pieces in The Black Collection range from $0 up to $269.95, so you can assemble a full outfit well within that budget. Selecting a top, bottom, and accessories from the collection will keep the total price comfortably under the top end of the range.

Absolutely. You’ve got 30 days to return or exchange. Returns are free within Australia for full-priced items. Just lodge your return through our Australia Post returns portal, pop the pink returns form in your parcel and drop it at any post office or red post box. You can choose a refund to your original payment method, an exchange for another size, or store credit that never expires. Sale items can be returned at your own postage cost, and items marked Final Sale can’t be returned unless faulty. Prefer to do it in person? You can also return to any Motto store. Questions? Call (03) 9445 1288 or email customercare@motto.com.au.

Not if you style it right. As skin tone softens with age, a flat black right up against the face can feel a little stark, but there are easy fixes. Choose softer textures near your face, like lace, drape or a silky fabric, as they reflect light rather than absorb it. An open neckline breaks up the black and brings light to your face. Then add something bright near your face, like a coloured scarf, a statement necklace or earrings, or a bold lip. Or keep black on the bottom half and wear colour on top, so you get all the polish of black with a lift where it counts.

Yes! We have five stores around Melbourne: Brighton, Mornington, Niddrie, The Pines in Doncaster East, and Williamstown. Pop in to try on your size, get fit advice from our team, or book a free personal styling session. Stock varies between stores, so if you’re after a particular style or size, give your nearest store a call before you visit. You’ll find store details and hours on our Stores page.

Black is a natural choice for formal events, and our embellished, lace and sequin pieces do the hard work for you. Pair an embellished or lace top with sleek black pants or a long skirt for an easy, elegant look. Or throw a statement layer like our Sequin Embroidered Frill Jacket over simple black separates. Keep the rest of your outfit simple so one piece shines, and finish with heels and statement jewellery. Not sure what to wear? Book a styling session in store and our team will put a look together with you at customercare@motto.com.au.