Yes, the Little Black Dress Must-Haves. There are the any-occasion, go-to, classic outfit idea which will take you from wedding to date night to semi-formal occasion. But a little black dress doesn’t have to be boring. The cut, style, accessories all make the LBD more than a wardrobe basic. Which is your favourite dress?…
Little Black Dress Must-Haves
Aside: I was inspired to write about the LBD because of my daughter’s grade 8 semi-formal. She’s 13 but is the size of a…well…me. So how do you appropriately attire a woman-size tween? I know a lot of her classmates are going all out with chiffon and colour.
However, I didn’t want to buy her a dress she would only wear once. And really, how many formal events do 13 year old girls go to these days? I guided her towards a little black dress. Something she would feel great in at semi…but also a dress she could wear when we go out to a restaurant.
She choose a dress with an awesome cut-out; making it a little more fun than a regular dress and funkier than a formal dress. Bonus: the girl is COMFORTABLE in the dress (and anyone who has a 13 year old daughter knows body image is really, really important).
What makes a LBD unique?
- Neckline (I love the scalloped neckline above)
- Fit (I don’t mind form fitted but I also like a little twirl factor for dancing)
- Fabric (I’m team machine-wash but that’s minimalist me).
- Shoes (LBD goes with flats just as well as heels)
- Accessories (a pop of colour can be awesome)
Where to shop these Little Black Dresses…
This post is not sponsored by a brand or store. Just sharing where to find them in case you fell in love.
Plunging neckline dress
32 CAD – cupshe.com
RVCA jersey knit dress
48 CAD – rvca.com
New Look lbd dress
33 CAD – newlook.com
Vintage swing dress
30 CAD – rotita.com
Miss Selfridge loose fitting dress
16 CAD – missselfridge.com
Dorothy Perkins calf length dress
38 CAD – dorothyperkins.com
I had the same problem when our daughter was a tween. A LBD is perfect.
My daughter’s the same age & I agree with going for the little black dress. There are a ton of ways to accessorize & add colored pieces depending on the function. I would also try to find a fabric that travels well without wrinkling.
My daughter just turned 13 on Sunday but she looks 16. Everywhere we go I catch people and it makes me want to yell…creep she’s a kid.
The little black dress — just right for so many occasions.
Great tips to consider when selecting a timeless LBD. Stopping by from Saturday Sharefest.
Ye I do have a LBD. I may dress casually most of the time but I am ready if need be. All I have to do is change the look with shoes and accessories.
Great post – I have one too many LBD because I never can pass them up! 🙂
I love that polka dot one!!!
I love them all, but my favorite is the one on the top right. It has a classic look that I love! Thanks for sharing at Celebrate it!
An LBD is a must in all girls closets! Cute styles! Hope your daughter has fun! Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It! 🙂
little black dress is definitely a must have!!
Everyone needs a LBD. And in fact I think I’m due for a new one.
The polka dot one is so pretty! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday.