How to Wear a Black Dress

A little black dress is so elegant and versatile but sometimes you need to jazz it up a bit to make it a real head turner. Here's how to wear a black dress:

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Go conservative.
   
   Wear that little black dress to the office by adding a double breasted blazer to give the look of a suit or be a bit more casual by teaming it with a long, unstructured blazer or duster. Add some black pumps and sheer black hose and you'll look like the consummate professional.

2. Take it from office to evening.
   
   You can quickly take the black dress from office to evening by adding a long silk or velvet coat or a beautiful flowing shawl. Add open-toed heels and some glitzy jewelry and you're reading for an evening party. You didn't even have to go home to change! When you know how to wear a black dress, life becomes simple.

3. Make it casual.
   
   Pair your black dress with a pair of black tights and black boots with small heel for a more casual look. You can even put a turtleneck or other sweater over your black dress to give the illusion of a skirt and top.

4. Wear it to church.
   
   Dress your black dress up for church by adding a fashionable hat and some black gloves. This is also a suitable outfit for a funeral.

5. Change your accessories.
   
   You can give your black dress dozens of new looks by varying the accessories you pair with it. Change pocketbooks, add a variety of scarves, change your jewelry, change shoes, add a hat or gloves, or add a new belt to give it an instant update.

[kimking]

on 6/26/2008 black is the perfect color for many occasion and it so right that you can wear the color in so many ways with the different accessories. excellent ideas.

[AutumnLeavz]

on 5/26/2008 Nothing is as timeless and attractive as the perfect little black dress! Thanks for sharing these tips!