‘When in doubt, wear a Little Black Dress’. You have probably heard that saying before. An essential piece in every woman’s wardrobe, the LBD is both a safe bet and an edgy choice. It can be an element of comfort, or a glammed up statement; a demure pick or an epitome of class and elegance. In truth, a classic LBD, if well suited to your body type, can be the foundation of any look and vibe you’d like to put together. It all comes down to how you style it…
From dawn till dusk, into the wee hours of the morning, be it a workday or a weekend, your favourite LBD will always be the perfect choice. Here’s how to style a little black dress for every occasion…
The Professional Executive
Depending on which industry you work in, the LBD can be styled in different ways to ensure you look like you mean business during the AM. Colour block the little black dress with low block-heeled pumps, a fitted blazer and a statement necklace. If you work in a more laid-back setting, wearing a fit and flare LBD with a patterned long blazer and a decorative belt at your natural waist should do the trick.
Brunch Chic
This relaxed, cutesy look works perfectly for a weekend brunch with your girls or coffee with colleagues after work. Layering is everything for this look – wear your LBD over a dressy blouse and accessorise with bright hued flats, a pretty purse and tasselled earrings. Another way to layer up is to pop on a casual jacket, maybe a denim one, and accessorise with an oversized tote or a floral cross-bag and crisp white sneakers.
Dinner Date-Ready
Getting dressed for a dinner date with a special someone, or friends and family can seem like quite a task after a long day’s work. But a few tweaks to your day look will have you looking and feeling chic and sophisticated. If you are headed to a fancy restaurant, a soft faux fur jacket, peppy heels in neon hues, a chunky necklace and a sequined clutch is the way to go. However, if your plans include a walk around a food truck park or al fresco dining, a flowy, striped LBD with strappy sandals and a chain bag will have you dressed to the nines. Don’t forget a generous swipe of bold red lipstick to complete the look!
Party Perfect
Is there such a thing as too much shimmer? We think not! If you are headed to the hippest clubs, flanked by your friends and can’t wait to dance the night away, it is best to keep things simple with a little black dress and glam your look up with a stunning sequined jacket, or a pair of animal-print or metallic heels, statement jewellery and funky belts. While you are probably going to take your shoes off to dance easier, the most stunning stilettos are your perfect party accessory!
Formal Flair
Maybe you have a work mixer to go to, or a benefit gala which requires you to exude elegance and sophistication. Believe it or not, you could wear an LBD for such occasions! We think the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle is testament enough! Pick a one-shouldered LBD or a pencil dress with a unique neckline and pair them with nude stilettos or pumps. Accessorise with sleek belts, drop earrings, minimal makeup and effortless hair to complete the look!
