As someone who was formerly equal parts emo/goth/skater-kid, and is now in the process of darkening their wardrobe once more, it’s fair to say that I’m pretty biased when it comes to clothing color choices. My Pinterest boards, online shopping carts, and general dream outfits consist of black on black on black -- possibly with a burgundy, forest green, or rusty orange pop of color, if I’m feeling particularly adventurous. While some people might think that this says something negative about my psyche, I refuse to apologize for my decidedly dark fashion choices. Here’s why.

1. I don’t have to worry about what colors flatter my skin tone.

As long as I know I look good in black, I’m set for life.

2. It really is slimming! Color theory can back me up on this.

3. I rarely have to worry about clothes not coming in the color I want.

What doesn’t come in black?

4. Stains? What stains? .

Stuff like deodorant and toothpaste come off with water, so it’s no biggie.

5. Since everything is the same color, everything works together –- meaning optimal mix-and-matchability!

6. If I do decide to incorporate color, any color I choose will work because black is a neutral.

7. My decision-making skills could be described as laughable, so having a limited color palette helps with the already-too-long process of getting dressed.

8. There are a lot of different all-black aesthetics I can explore.

Do I want to be boho? Romantic? Edgy? Polished?

9. Black is never out of style.

Bow down, witches.

11. Or, you know, Stevie Nicks.

12. It makes me feel good.

I feel both pretty and powerful in my ebony ensembles and, truthfully, that's all that really matters.