Black is everyone’s favorite color, whether they admit it or not. Black is everywhere, complements everything, provides balance for the brightness of day and glows in the dark of night. Black is the most versatile color for any outfit. At work, it exudes professionalism and confidence. On a t-shirt and jeans, it slims down the wearer’s silhouette and exudes classic simplicity. On evening wear, it exudes sophistication and style. On accessories, it inspires and stands out.

While black may be a color often associated with evil, darkness and death, it is also an essential color in life in general. You need black to turn white into gray, red into crimson, violet into purple and orange into sienna. Gray, Crimson, Purple and Sienna as well as other dark colors denote elegance and royalty.

In fashion, everyone likes black. Gone are the days of plain gold cufflinks. People now prefer cufflinks with semi precious stones, bold patterns and other unique designs. Onyx cufflinks are all the rage, especially for evening wear. The subtle glitter and shine are perfect for special occasions. These unassuming MOP-Onyx-Hematite Cuffs, for instance, are particularly smooth and stylish.

Black even transforms office wear into professional wear. Black accessories alter the plainness of suits and transforms them into impressively sophisticated clothing. Admit it or not, black has power and using this power to boost self-confidence and effect change is a good thing, especially in the fashion world. If you’re so used to wearing the calm pastel colors, shifting to black and other darker colors will give your officemates a pleasant surprise.