Tips & Trends | How to Wear The Little Black Dress

For as far back as I can remember, my mom has told me that the most important item any girl can keep in her closet is none other than the little black dress – those three little words will continue to stay with me for the rest of my life.

The little black dress is something as simple as a few pieces of black fabric, stitched together to create timeless and effortless elegance, instilling confidence in every woman who wears it. It not only flatters each and every one of us, but it also has the magic of working wonders for any occasion in a women’s life. Not to mention, the LBD can be extremely cost-savvy and still look expensive, no matter what price you may have paid for it – plus a little accessorizing can go a long way.

No matter where you may be headed, pulling a little black dress from your closet might be your best bet to being best dressed! Follow the tips below on how to wear a little black dress and we promise that you will never look back!

Casual Days

Meeting up with your girlfriends for an afternoon lunch and catching up on the latest style trends with some shopping on your favourite streets. When spring approaches, so does patio season, and you ladies cant help but snag the first available table – there really is no better way to spend the day with your besties!

The Outfit

When dressing for unpredictable spring days, always keep temperature in mind. The wind may be chilly but the sun will keep you warm when strolling the streets carrying shopping bags.

Going straight for jeans and sweaters might be second nature coming out of winter, but try something new with a little black dress and a coat instead. Mixing materials like suede and leather are the perfect way to stay warm on those chilly spring days. Add a little glamour with a DKNY fur purse from Designer Swap – just big enough to fit the essentials, reserving the heavy lifting for your shopping bags 😉 Finally, finish off your look with a large pair of sunnies!

Formal Affairs

Your best friend has just announced her engagement to long time beau. Being the classiest girl you know, it is only fitting for a black tie party to be hosted at the fanciest restaurant she could find to celebrate.

The Outfit

For most of us, the chance to get dressed up doesn’t happen to often so when the time comes, the thrill of buying a new dress or pair of stilettos excites us! Plus we all know that with formal, comes elegance and nothing is more elegant then a little black dress. Pairing an LBD with simple jewelry and a set of black pumps will keep your look classic and stylish – and incredibly flattering. On the other hand, a bright coloured pair of stylish heels gives your look edgy sophistication that everyone will be loving. Formal parties are a time for glamour, don’t be afraid to try something different with your make up, like a bold lip or dramatic cat eye!

 Work Appropriate

You’ve just landed your dream job and couldn’t be happier! The office vibes are business casual which means you can rock the latest fashion trends you’ve been dying to try – a great opportunity to add a few new statement pieces to your wardrobe!

The Outfit

Dressing for work can be a little tricky sometimes, keeping in mind what is safe for the office and trying to stay up to date with the latest styles. We know going for pieces like skirts and blouses can feel a bit repetitive. Lucky for us, this is the perfect excuse to throw on your new LBD! Dressing for work life doesn’t necessarily have to be boring – a pair of studded flats, and a trendy jacket can be perfect. Keeping makeup light during work hours will tone down your look, giving some flexibility to try more stylish accessories.

Tell us about your go-to little black dress and how many different ways you’ve worn it!

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