10 Jan How To Style The Little Black Dress

The little black dress is supposed to travel with you through time. The dress has to be simple, black, versatile, reliable and constant. A staple piece in your wardrobe. A dress that ties most of your other items together and makes you into an everyday stylist. If there is one item that makes you shine, it should be this one. The little black dress does not do crazy dramatic feathers or other weird gimmicks. No fashion extravagance, the little black dress should show who you are.

The little black dress made its popular rise in the early 1920s and came from the designs of Gabriel ”Coco” Chanel. The dress was meant as a cocktail dress to be worn after 5 PM. This sleeveless black dress that cuts just below the knee became even more famous during the 1960s when Audrey Hepburn wore the dress styled with pearls in ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s‘. Over the years we have seen different variations to the little black dress: A long sleeve that cuts just above the knee, a sleeveless version and a short sleeve with an a-line lower bottom. There are many different variations to the little black dress, but whichever one you pick, the dress has to look sleek. It is up to you to find your perfect little black dress.

Monday Workwear Chic. A long sleeve little black dress with a deep v-neck is easy to style for the office. Pair the dress with a printed blouse underneath or switch it up with a colorful top. A different blouse underneath this long sleeve little black dress will change the look of your entire outfit. Your little black dress is the perfect base for all your styling layers. I like to add a bit of color with a structured coat, but you can also go for an easy all-black outfit on Monday morning and accessorise with a bold watch or necklace.

Wednesday Everyday Cool. This little black dress has a bit of a flared bottom, which makes it perfect to pair with oversized sweaters. A chunky turtleneck sweater over this little black dress will keep you nice and warm. For an everyday look you can pair it with your favorite sneakers. Try to play around with different prints and colors to add that fashion touch. A neon colored accent isn’t just cool for the summer, it can also add a bit of brightness to your outfit on those cold winter days.

Friday Concert Classic. What’s a little black dress on Friday night without a cool shoe? Go for comfortable boots if you might be dancing the night away. You can balance the edginess of the chain boots with the softness of a furry coat and layer different necklaces for a bit of extra sparkle. Finish your outfit with your favorite cross body mini bag or add a clutch with cool matte black details.

How do you style your little black dress?