How to style a little black dress
The little black dress is a timeless piece that you can style for any occasion and look stunning and stylish. Read on to see our suggestions and combinations.
In formal occasions, when there is a “dress code” to follow, it can be combined with blazers in different colors. Choose the blazer based on the occasion, your favorite colors, as well as colors that go with your skin and hair tone.
Combine your black dress with a gray blazer and you will achieve a formal look. Gray is considered a classic, timeless color that is always chic, but it is important to choose a shade that suits your face. If your skin tone is lighter, go with darker shades of gray; if your skin tone is darker, pick light gray. Shades of gray available on today’s market are either slightly warmer, i.e. yellowish, or cooler, i.e. with bluish or pink tones, so make sure to pick the right one. We recommend putting the blazer against your face in front of a mirror and deciding this way.
The photo on the left shows a completely formal look, respecting a “dress code”, and it can maybe be combined with discreet jewelry such as small earrings, necklaces or bracelets.
On the right photo, the outfit is complemented by a red necklace with a coral or a gemstone.
A strict black and gray outfit can be transformed into a more attractive, less formal and, so to speak, more modern look by changing the color of the purse.
When you combine a little black dress with a blazer of more intense color, such as green or cyclamen, you can achieve an interesting look, even if the blazer has a classic cut.
Shoulder straps and large blazers are back in style, but small shorter blazers are also often presented at fashion shows, both with larger lapels and without them entirely.
Wear a little black dress for formal evening gatherings, cocktail parties, to the theater or a concert… Complement it with an interesting necklace made of pearls or gemstones, as well as classic pumps, and you will sure turn some heads.
A dress made of a material with some elastin, as well as a lot of viscose or cotton, is the ideal combination of comfort and elegance. Not only can it be worn on formal and business occasions, but it can also be combined for smart-casual and even casual events.
A smart-casual version of a little black dress can be worn for an open-air concert, for example, in a far more relaxed outfit. Combine it with a denim jacket, comfortable shoes, and a larger, interesting scarf, and you’re good to go. If you are planning a longer walk, you can even combine it with sneakers.
Enjoy an afternoon coffee in a little black dress styled with a comfortable cardigan and loafers.
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 dress on different occasions, always looking stylish as ever.
Just the way Coco Chanel intended!
