I think every lady needs at least one little black dress in her closet. I live a very casual lifestyle but can’t tell you how many times I’ve suddenly needed a dress for an unplanned event and didn’t have one or one that fit! So, keeping a well fitting classic black dress in my closet that I can pull out for most unexpected occasions is a must for me!
A little black dress as a closet staple doesn’t have to be fancy, but it helps if it’s something you can dress up easily with shoes and accessories when needed. And I like to keep something that’s appropriate to wear year-round in a classic style.
Some events you might need a little black dress for are…..
a wedding
a company dinner for you or your spouse
a dinner party of any type or cocktail party
a Christmas party
a church service
a visitation or funeral
Another thing I look for in a little black dress or anything for that matter is comfort. My dress today is no exception!
I love the silhouette of this dress. It skims the body with lots of room to breathe – not too boxy and not too conforming at the same time.
It has a ruffle V-neck with tie and adorable flounce skirt. The short sleeves are slightly puffed, just enough to add interest but not too overdone. When it’s cold, you can easily throw a blazer, sweater, or wrap over this dress.
I’m not sure if I’ve called much attention to these silver hoop earrings here yet, but they are great classically styled earrings to that go with anything! I’ve been wearing them all. the. time.
I tried on several black dresses recently and also liked this classic polka dot dress. I shared it recently too on Instagram.
Ultimately, I kept the dress I’m wearing in this post. It’s gorgeous, and I just love it. Plus, it fills a much needed hole in my closet. Unfortunately, I’ve been holding on to some in my closet that had just gotten way to small. Hopefully, I will be able to fit into this one for years to come!
At the very least, I need to do a better job of trying on all my clothes at the beginning of each season including the essentials that I may not wear very often. I’ve gotten kind of lazy about this! And you just never know what may come along. I’ve been stuck too many times in the past without something appropriate to wear!