There's a reason the LBD is such a fashion classic [1]: it looks great on — literally! — everyone, comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, and is considered a blank canvas for the woman who is wearing it. No matter where you're headed, the addition of certain accessories can dress it up or down, meaning one quality dress [2] can get you through a handful of different gatherings — even if you've already 'grammed it.
So if you're not willing to shell out a ton of dough on an item you know, deep down, you'll get one good wear out of, go with the ultimate no-fail option [3]. Check out how our favorite bloggers have styled their own trusty black dresses, then shop some styles and accessories ahead.
With a Pair of White Sneakers
With a Statement Cuff and Fringe Heels
With a Belt and a White Blazer
With Black Pumps and a Simple Pendant Necklace
With a Cap and Some Sandals
With Black Booties and a Wide-Brim Hat
With a Straw Hat and White Sneakers
With Over-the-Knee Boots and a Pendant Necklace
With a Leather Jacket and Black Sneakers
With a Pair of Black Flats and a Structured Bag
With a Statement Necklace and Chunky Sandals
With a Striped Jacket and Colorful Flats
With a Lacy Black Bra Peeking Out
With a Denim Jacket and Booties
With a Pair of Slip-On Sneakers
With a White Button-Down, a Coat, and Over-the-Knee-Booties
With a Belt, a Cuff, and Metallic Booties
With a Bright Top Underneath
With an Olive-Green Bomber Jacket and Heels
With a Gray Jacket and Beige Heels
With a Sequin Jacket and Metallic Heels
With a Pair of Statement Earrings
With a Striped Shirt, a Choker, and Patterned Booties
With a Neck-Tie and Leopard Sandals
With Black Socks and Colorful Pumps
With a Leather Jacket, a Bandana, a Belt, and Boots
With a Wide-Brim Hat and Slides
With a Blue Jacket, Peep-Toe Booties, and a Leopard Clutch
With a Scarf, TIghts, and Booties
With a Neck Scarf, Black Tights, and White Sneakers
With a White T-shirt, Duster Jacket, and White Sneakers
With a Leather Jacket, Black Booties, and Black Hat
With a Straw Hat and Brown Heeled Sandals
With Embellished Bootie and a Gold Necklace
With Platforms and a Bunch of Bracelets
With a Pop of Pink Sneakers
With a White Button-Down, Black Tights, and Black Loafers
With a Beret and a Furry Jacket
With a Simple Pair of Black Sandals and Black Studs