Black Dresses
If there’s one true fashion constant, it’s the black dress. Little or not, this flattering style will stick around forever. We’ll spare you the brouhaha on why a black frock is the most useful item in your closet, because you’ve probably heard it before. We’ve selected our top picks of the best black dresses – a variety of designs that you can accessorize and make appropriate for any season – so take a look.
With the right wardrobe staples, you can mix and match and always stay in style – so browse our guides for the best black pants for your shape, boots, and sheath dresses.
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Black Sheath Dresses
A figure-hugging sheath is both sexy and refined, and in black, this versatile dress becomes even more useful.
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| Nine West Flutter Sleeve Belted Dress $129 With cute, billowed sleeves and a waist-defining belt this slimming, lightweight sheath will made heads turn at the office. We suggest chunky jewelry and fun patterned hosiery to doll it up. |
ABS Seamed Sheath Dress $205 This sexy LBD features a deep v-neck, an empire waist, and a stylishly straight skirt. Wear it on Friday with power pumps and take it on out for much-earned cocktails post-work. |
Milly Seamed Sheath Dress $360 We love the retro feel of this wool-blend dress, which has a collared v-neck in the back. |
Black Wrap Dresses
A fun, flirty wrap can be your best friend: multi-functional and ideal for layering, we love these three, all-purpose, black dresses.
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Editor’s Pick |
| byCORPUS Long Sleeve Wrap Circle Dress $40 We like the stretchy fit of this figure skater-style knit dress, and the long sleeved mini is one of this season’s hottest styles. |
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Jersey Wrap Dress $134 Every chic professional needs a black jersey wrap dress. We suggest this a-line design from Ralph Lauren – the side waist-tie makes the neckline adjustable depending on the occasion. |
Opening Ceremony Asymmetrical Dress $424 For a distinctive (faux) wrap dress, try this Opening Ceremony style. We are absolutely in love with the slightly sheer pleats it’s got on top and that seductive sheath-like shape. |
Fitted Black Dresses
Body-hugging dresses are seriously in, but finding one that doesn’t beg for a cat call can be hard. So try one of these smart and stylish bodycons.
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| Aqua ¾ Sleeved Ponte Dress $68 Everyone needs one of these form fitting, black, scoop necked dresses – you can wear this sleek design from Aqua solo, or use it as a “slip” for all of your layering needs. |
Sparkle Shoulder Pad Dress $80 For playful bodycon wear, Topshop should be your go-to; you won’t need any accessories with this simple but very glam gold and black, sparkly dress on a fun night out. |
Leifsdottir Black Knit Bandage Dress $198 With lots of ruching and slightly peaked shoulders, this stylish, draped bandage stress gets the tight-mini thing right and still manages to flatter. |
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