I like painted on black jeans with heels and a floaty top for evening occasions when a dress would be ott.
However, I have given up black. It doesnt suit me and my wardrobe is better for it. Lots of colours that all work together in ways you don't think of when you use black all the time.
My staple colours are grey and blue but grey and blue jeans are much more casual than black. What's the alternative?