LBD

Little Black Dresses For Literally Every Plan

Daytime calls for a low-key mini dress or a knit style, worn with co-ordinating black boots and an oversized denim jacket for coffee with the girls. After dark is where the short little black dress really earns her keep. Think satin, sequins, mesh, and cut-outs in bodycon and slip shapes, finished with strappy heels and a metallic clutch. And when the invite actually says formal, a maxi in satin handles it with zero effort.

Short Little Black Dress, Main Character Energy

Every wardrobe has an LBD that gets pulled out more than anything else, and she never lets you down. Plunging necklines, open backs, cut-outs and ruching do the talking, so keep everything else simple. A thigh-skimming mini dress says the night's only just started, and a one-shoulder or corset style takes her straight to the main event.

FAQs

What shoes to wear with a little black dress?

Start with the length. A short little black dress looks best with knee-high boots or chunky boots in winter, and with heels once it's dark. A midi or maxi LBD needs something sleeker, like a pointed or kitten heel. Want the dress to stop being the background? Red, metallic, or leopard-print shoes will do that.

How to wear a little black dress?

However you like, which is the whole point. Wear her with flats and a denim jacket in the day, or with a blazer and loafers for work. When it gets cold, add tights, ankle boots and an oversized coat, or throw a chunky knit over a slip dress.

How to accessorise an LBD?

Pick one loud thing and stop there. Your LBD is the plainest backdrop you own, so a red bag, a stack of gold jewellery or a faux fur jacket over your shoulders is plenty. Mixing textures helps too, like a satin little black dress with chunky silver hoops. Going straight from work to drinks? Swap studs for statement earrings, take your hair down and add a red lip.