The 25 Best Little Black Dresses For Women

Table of Content

• LBD battle. Little black dress versus little blue dress. Which one wins?
• Lace-Back Short Chiffon Homecoming Party Dress
• Pear Shape - Halter Dress
• For a Holiday Wedding: Retrofete Sequin Robe
• You probably want more than one little black dress
• This Little Black Cocktail Dress That Oozes Elegance
• Best Details: Zimmermann Scalloped Cutout Linen Mini Dress

While it’s tough to go wrong, the general rule is that muted, nude colors look best with a black dress, simply because they allow the LBD to take center stage. When it comes to shoes, strappy sandals are brilliant for party-girl vibes, while Chelsea boots are wonderful for a Saturday shopping trip. When it comes to LBDs, versatility is a prerequisite for many of us. However, the Marika Vera Alice Dress takes ‘versatile’ several steps further. The dress that’s really multiple dresses, this LBD can be altered to fit your mood, taste, and occasion. The asymmetric split hem creates even more structure, giving an elegant fishtail effect that makes princesses of us all.

Nearly a quarter of the dresses we tested weren’t lined at all. The Résumé is made of a wool-elastane blend that was soft and more comfortable than some other wool dresses we tried, such as the scratchier COS Knitted A-Line Merino Wool Dress. And the fabric has just the right amount of give, so it’ll still fit if you gain a few pounds. We’ll test the fabric’s durability over many wears and report back on that. This buttery silk shirtdress is one of the most versatile styles we found—the casual cut reads low-key, but the luxurious material means it can also easily be dressed up.

LBD battle. Little black dress versus little blue dress. Which one wins?

This little black dress by Calvin Klein is the sort of of dress Meredith Blake in The Parent Trap might wear — simple, chic, minimalist. The fashion industry is still playing catchup with offering extended dress sizes or even dress lines that cater to curvy people. Meanwhile, the designers we considered that specialize in plus-size options offered dresses only in bright colors or patterns during our testing window.

Cocktail dresses with sleeves are always so flattering, no matter what your shape or size. Jovani has created many short cocktail dresses with sleeves for you to choose from. These are ideal for the Fall or Winter months when you want to wear a warmer dress or feel more comfortable with covered arms.

Lace-Back Short Chiffon Homecoming Party Dress

Go with a shorter dress or one two to three inches below the knees. Pick one that brings attention to your chest with a sexier cut or v-neck. Black is naturally slimming and the right dress can create a sexy look that shows off your best assets. You will receive an email with a link to create a new password.

Both Cap sleeves and Boat Neckline will perfectly match sparkling diamond or silver accessories to create a classic party outfit. There’s something about a brand new outfit that’s hard to resist! The perfect dress can make you look and feel your best, no matter the occasion.

Pear Shape - Halter Dress

Style up your look with a faux fur wrap or an airy chiffon duster, luxe rhinestone earrings, glitter pumps, or sexy lace-up stilettos. The added layer of a rich formal fabric like a faux fur wrap or chiffon duster adds that dressy detail that matches your formal dresses just right. Finish your casual outfits with a pair of booties, knee-high boots, mules, sneakers, sandals, or flats that don’t overshadow your black dress.

We plan to research alternative dresses for our next round of testing in the upcoming year. Our US Customer Support team is available to provide fashion advice or to help with order placements or existing purchases.

For a Holiday Wedding: Retrofete Sequin Robe

A halterneck can do that because the eye is drawn to the lines of the dress. If you have a pear shape figure, you are likely to want to downplay your hips and thighs. Look for a dress which draws attention to your upper half and swings out from the waist. Good shapewear underneath your LBD will make all the difference in the world in smoothing and tucking the waist and tummy area.

When we said the little black dress is versatile, we meant it. Nothing’s stopping you from hitting the gym in an LBD, particularly if it happens to be this sporty-chic design by Outdoor Voices. The best element of this classy little black dress is you can dress it up or down as you please. The elegant structure is assertive enough to speak for itself, but you’re free to make it other-worldly with some bright statement earrings and a stand-out clutch. Nothing whispers effortless grace more than the Givenchy Crepe Midi Dress.