Ah… The Little Black Dress. I think it’s one of those things that you need no matter what your personal style is. And that’s the great thing about the Little Black Dress, you can find one that fits YOU perfectly– both size and style wise.
So many options!
What I like about LBDs:
1) Classic– as long as you go with a classic cut, you can wear it year after year. I like to tuck my LBDs away in the back of my closet to bring out during wardrobe “Nothing To Wear” crises. There’s nothing better, in my opinion, than discovering an old dress in the back of the closet. It’s like running into an old friend!
2) Easy and comfortable– I mean, it really doesn’t get easier than a simple black dress. Very little thought needs to go into it. You can find them in just about every store at just about every price point. Plus, if the dress is an old favorite, you’re guaranteed to feel comfortable all night long.
3) Flexible– you could seriously wear the same dress every single day for a week and just accessorize differently. You can create all sorts of “looks” using the dress as a baseline. Hair up and heels for a chic look. Flats and a blazer to show you mean business. Bright shoes and a belt for a fun party.
4) Chic– sometimes you just want to feel a little bit more grown up. LBDs can be sophisticated and feminine. Maybe it’s just me, but I always feel like a million bucks in a chic black dress.
Scroll through the widget below to find some of my favorite LBDs right now:
Do you wear LBDs? Where is your favorite one from and how do you accessorize?
Love this post! My sorority is required to wear black dresses with sleeves (at least shoulders covered) for certain occasions, and it's always hard to find a classic but cute dress without looking like we're heading to a funeral. I love the Banana Republic dress you posted. My favorite right now in my closet is a wrap dress from Loft I bought two years ago. When I don't want to wear pants, I wear it. When I need something last minute, I wear it. It's not as formal as I'd like, but I have a simple strapless LBD as well, and that works great with heels and a statement necklace. You can never have too many simple dresses!
I love LBDs; they're so versatile! Although I usually only wear them for evening events. I like to change up the accessories I use, but they always look nice with gold or pearls. Oh and a bright lipstick!
I think an LBD is a great investment! I have one from Banana Republic that I love 🙂 PS I'm giving away a gold monogram necklace on my blog this week and I would love for you to enter!
I have this one (http://www.landsend.com/pp/womens-sleeveless-ponte-sheath-dress-with-pockets~242219_59.html) from Land's End. I chose it because I can wear it like a jumper with a button down underneath it for work, but I can leave it sleeveless (which makes me cringe a little – but I can wear a little jacket/sweater over it) for something more formal. It's a classic a line in a very dense ponte that holds its shape well while repelling wrinkles and pilling. I was mulling over one from J. Crew (http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/dresses/Day/PRDOVR~15874/15874.jsp) but since it isn't available in petite sizes, that would mean paying for alterations on top of the asking price. I'm so glad the one from Land's End worked out – I could wear it every day.
My favourite LBD is from Aritzia. Their NYC store is one of the only ones they have outside of Canada so you should definitely check them out already. Its lace and short, without being too short, and can be worn so many different ways. I love the Nordstrom one in your widget too!
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
Motherhood is pure JOY to me– nothing makes me happier than being with my boys! I wear my @haverhillcollection personalized jewelry every day as a symbol of my love for them– it’s a constant reminder for me of my greatest purpose. To celebrate my first Mother’s Day with TWO boys, I sent in my Haverhill necklace to add Rory’s birthstone and initial alongside Jack’s! I also got a second bracelet to stack with Jack’s. Love that this personalized jewelry can be altered as our family grows. Haverhill’s jewelry is designed to be lived in (perfect for busy moms!) made from solid 14k gold with high-quality birthstones so I never have to take it off to exercise, shower, or sleep. Use code MOTHERSDAY15 for 15% off!
We got a mama-approved family photo of the four of us 👏🏻 I wasn’t really paying attention to our calendar while in the end of pregnancy/newborn bubble and realized quite late that Jack had some time off from daycare and preschool this week. Mike and I quickly decided to book a last minute trip to Florida to visit my family and enjoy the warm weather ☀️
Love this post! My sorority is required to wear black dresses with sleeves (at least shoulders covered) for certain occasions, and it's always hard to find a classic but cute dress without looking like we're heading to a funeral. I love the Banana Republic dress you posted. My favorite right now in my closet is a wrap dress from Loft I bought two years ago. When I don't want to wear pants, I wear it. When I need something last minute, I wear it. It's not as formal as I'd like, but I have a simple strapless LBD as well, and that works great with heels and a statement necklace. You can never have too many simple dresses!
I love LBDs; they're so versatile! Although I usually only wear them for evening events. I like to change up the accessories I use, but they always look nice with gold or pearls. Oh and a bright lipstick!
Erika
http://www.thecardinalplanner.com
i love that last dress! i might need to get that. i usually go for navy dresses instead of black.
I think an LBD is a great investment! I have one from Banana Republic that I love 🙂 PS I'm giving away a gold monogram necklace on my blog this week and I would love for you to enter!
I have this one (http://www.landsend.com/pp/womens-sleeveless-ponte-sheath-dress-with-pockets~242219_59.html) from Land's End. I chose it because I can wear it like a jumper with a button down underneath it for work, but I can leave it sleeveless (which makes me cringe a little – but I can wear a little jacket/sweater over it) for something more formal. It's a classic a line in a very dense ponte that holds its shape well while repelling wrinkles and pilling. I was mulling over one from J. Crew (http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/dresses/Day/PRDOVR~15874/15874.jsp) but since it isn't available in petite sizes, that would mean paying for alterations on top of the asking price. I'm so glad the one from Land's End worked out – I could wear it every day.
This is a great post! LBDs always make you look incredibly put-together. My favorite in my closet is this one from last season, which was made from a very light-weight wool:
http://us.faconnable-store.com/faconnable_shop.aspx?l=wool-pique-sheath-dress&prod=1197038
I usually pair my LBDs with pearls – I love the contrast of luminescent white on black.
My favourite LBD is from Aritzia. Their NYC store is one of the only ones they have outside of Canada so you should definitely check them out already. Its lace and short, without being too short, and can be worn so many different ways. I love the Nordstrom one in your widget too!
i seriously need a little black dress! 😉
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