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How to Style a LBD Three Ways

ONE OF THE MOST VERSATILE PIECES YOU WILL EVER OWN

Article by Amie Bartley

Photography by Matthew Bartley

There are a few items every woman needs in her wardrobe, and one is a little black dress. It is one of the most versatile pieces you will ever own, and can easily be dressed up or down. Choose a dress with a simple silhouette, like this ruched tank dress I featured here, and make sure it is in a comfortable fabric, and you will get so much use out of this one piece! My personal favorite is this cute little black dress from Nordstrom that is cute and so comfortable! I shared three of my favorite ways to style it below! Even with quarantine and a good amount of people still working from home, it can be nice to dress up every now and then and get some sense of normalcy back!

Look One: Easy Everyday LBD

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For an easy everyday look, I just kept it super simple by pairing the LBD with a denim jacket, some of my favorite summer sandals, cool sunnies, and an everyday tote bag. It's the perfect look for a lunch with your girlfriends, a casual dinner out with your hubby, or for work! This dress is so flattering on so many different body types and comes in so many colors! It's also currently on sale!

Look Two: Running Errands in Style

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For a more casual look, I threw on some Adidas sneakers, kept the denim jacket, and added a white Adidas hat. This is perfect for when you are on the go, but still need to look put together, while still being comfortable! Throw on a hat if you don't have time to do your hair, or just don't feel like throwing on makeup!

Look Three: Date Night

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A little black dress is always date night appropriate! Just throw on some strappy black heels, add a cute colorful handbag, and you are good to go! Simple, but classic and looks effortless! Which look is your favorite?! Be sure to follow me on Instagram and subscribe to my blog for more daily outfit inspo, beauty tips, and home decor inspiration! Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!