Pants and blouse instead of a little black dress

When Coco Chanel designed the little black dress, she chose black because it is neutral. Her goal was for it to be available to the widest market, as well as adaptable – it needed to be wearable on many different occasions. She imagined the dress as “timeless”, and that’s what it became. At the time, Vogue wrote that this dress would become a kind of a uniform for all women with taste.

But, what if you don’t like to wear dresses and skirts, but prefer black pants and feel comfortable in them? The solution is simple! You can replace the little black dress with black pants and a blouse. You should invest in a black blouse that is in line with your body shape and style. This way, you will get the same result as with the little black dress. Let’s take a look at examples of combinations from our article How to style a little black dress.

When going out for dinner or a cocktail party, you can go with a blouse with an unusual cut. Add in a few accessories, and you can accomplish an attractive and elegant look. If you go for wider pants, make sure they’re made of a material that falls nicely. For example, high-quality georgette is a great choice.

Combine a gray jacket with a little black dress for a classic and formal outfit. You can achieve the same impact with a simple, classic black blouse and black pants.

If you opt for a classic blazer model, feel free to choose an intense color that goes well with your skin tone. The blouse should ideally be made of quality viscose or silk.

For everyday outfits, you can also go with a turtleneck with long or short sleeves or even a sleeveless one. With it, you can choose pants made of thick fabric or georgette, or even black jeans.

In casual and smart-casual outfits, it is even easier to replace the dress with pants and a blouse. Enjoy your afternoon coffee with friends or go for a walk, looking elegant and timeless.

Depending on the choice of footwear, accessories, a blazer, sweater or jacket, your black pants and a black blouse can achieve a classic, sporty/casual, “smart-casual” or “bon ton” style. With just a few changes, you can wear the same combination of pants and a blouse on different occasions, always looking stylish as ever.