Five Ways to Wear a Little Black Dress

Jennifer Hamilton Last updated: August 22, 2017 0 Comments

If you haven’t already, it’s time to make the Little Black Dress your BFF. No longer reserved only for special events (or simply for hanging in your closet), this versatile frock can be pulled out for pretty much any occasion, and we’re going to prove it by styling it in five different ways for five different occasions.

From playing in the park to a day at the office to a romantic night out; this simple LBD will take the guesswork (and the work!) out of getting dressed, even in these weird-weather (read: hard-to-predict) days.

Brunch
Sunday Brunch calls for a sense of comfort and fashion tied together with a need for food and coffee. You can go out in your jeans and a sweater or you can dress it up a little in an LBD, properly styled. We say go for the dress and enjoy the looks you’ll get in it.

Zara sleeveless chiffon dress with elastic waist, $79.90. Available at www.zara.com.
Patent Turquoise Belt, $35.00. Available at www.bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca.
Linen Utility Jacket, $79.95. Available at www.gapcanada.ca.
Danier Leather Satchel, $199.00. Available at www.danier.com.
Riding Boots, $298.00. Available at canada.roots.com.
Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses, $184.95. Available at www.sunglasshut.com.

Girls Night
While we know we don’t have to try hard to impress our BFFs, it’s always nice to make an effort. A jacket does the trick without taking a lot of work and these shoes will definitely be comfy while still turning heads. We also love the simplicity of pulling our hair up into a neat but stylish bun with our handy bun-maker.

Zara sleeveless chiffon dress with elastic waist, $79.90. Available at www.zara.com.
Smythe Tuxedo Blazer, $595.00. Available at www.eluxe.ca.
Express Body Shaping Tights, $22.90. Available at www.express.com.
Mag Red Wedge Pumps, $200.00. Available atwww.gravitypope.com.
Guess Red Leather Turnlock Bracelet, $60. Available at www.guess.ca.
Conair Bun Maker Form, prices vary. Available at Drug Stores, Wal-Mart and Target.

Work
Wear a Little Black Dress to the office?! Why not? Pair it with a shirt and belted cardi, and a cute watch so you don’t run long on your coffee break and this LBD style will wow your co-workers.

Zara sleeveless chiffon dress with elastic waist, $79.90. Available at www.zara.com.
Perfect Oxford Shirt, $54.95. Available at www.gap.canada.ca.
AE Lightweight Boyfriend Cardigan, $30.53 . Available at www.ae.com.
Spanx Haute Contour Tights, $42.00. Available at spanx.com.
Browns T-Strap Mary Janes $148.00. Available at www.brownsshoes.com.
Ice Forever Pink Watch, $125.00 Available in various stores across Canada.
Elastic Metal Belt with Gold Buffalo Head Buckle, $25.90. Available at www.zara.com.

Park Play Date
Wear a dress to the park. We dare you. Once you figure out that you can run, lift, carry, kick (balls, not kids!) and dodge just as easily — if not more easily — in tights than your jeans, you’ll never go back.

Zara sleeveless chiffon dress with elastic waist, $79.90. Available at www.zara.com.
LL Bean 3/4 Length Wool-Lined Rain Coat, $179.00. Available at www.llbean.com.
Parisian Saddle Bag, $268.00. Available from canada.roots.com.
Polka Dot Knee High Socks, $5.80. Available at canada.forever21.com.
Bogs Seymour Boots, $220. Available at www.bogsfootwear.ca.

Date Night
Keep it sexy. Keep it simple. No need for anything uncomfortable for a romantic night out with your man. He likes you just the way you are — but wearing a pretty, flowy kimono top over an LBD and sensibly heeled (gorgeous) boots certainly doesn’t hurt.

Zara sleeveless chiffon dress with elastic waist, $79.90. Available at www.zara.com.
Legacy Large Leather Wristlet, $100.00. Available at www.coach.com.
Bird Print Kimono, $139.00. Available atwww.zara.com.
Together Hi Nico Bootie, $365.00. Available at www.fluevog.com.
Gold Chain Necklace with Leaf Pendants, $50. Available at www.hm.com.
Stretch Skinny Metallic Belt, $50.00. Available at bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca.