1. If your wardrobe is full of black trousers and skirts, don't worry because they are not close to the face

2. Black worn next to the face can make your complexion look very pale or tired, so try to avoid this if you are feeling under par

3. Wear a slightly lower neckline so that it takes longer for the eye to get to the black top

4. Wear jewellery in warmer or brighter colours next to the face

5. Try pearls in both earrings and necklaces, to lighten the skintone

6. Wear a sheer scarf in one of your best accent colours next to the face and around the neckline

7. The fabric chosen can affect the intensity of the black - a softer fabric such as chiffon will be less harsh than black cotton for instance

 8. Soften the neckline with a frilled edge or contrasting stitching to minimise the hard edge

9. If you have warm colouring try an amber necklace, gold chains or tortoiseshell beads

10. If you have delicate cool colouring, opt for silver, stainless steel or sapphire blue in the necklace