There are many items in your closet that fall into the gray area between so right and terribly wrong. Grammy’s fur stole. An authentic Indian headdress. Guess jeans with zippers at the ankles.

Get back to black and white with Porter Grey, a darling line created out of the apartment of an NYU senior. This is no child’s play: Every single piece is impeccably designed. Classic cuts get modern details, making them elegant yet still youthful.

Long sleeve silk minidresses are sexy without going near slutty. A black velvet dress leaves all the talking to accessories. And the cashmere/flannel number keeps you warm without looking schleppy. 

Pretty prints add to the appeal, while totally reasonable price tags keep them within your reach.

So you’ll always be in the black.

Available online at shopbop.com. To see styles, go to portergrey.com.