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The 9 Best Little Black Dresses That Every Woman Should Own

May 1, 2018 by Jessica Harrington
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If there’s one item that absolutely every woman needs in her closet, it’s a little black dress. It’s potentially the most versatile, most important article of clothing you could ever need. Just think of all of the occasions you can wear them to!

From family parties, upscale dinner dates, work events, and major life events, you need a little black dress. If you don’t already own the perfect LBD, then you need to invest in one ASAP. It’s an item you’ll wear over and over again.

You can shop for stylish little black dresses at every budget. Whether you choose to splurge on a pricer dress that becomes an investment piece in your wardrobe or score one for cheap from a cult-favorite clothing store, you can find the perfect LBD.

Shop nine best little black dresses at every price point below:

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Mock Wrap Mini Dress ($28)

This short wrap little black dress is the flirt piece you need for date nights and parties.  

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Express Tie Front Dolman Dress ($48.93)

The front tie on this little black dress adds a nice detail to the simple silhouette. 

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Leith Ruched Body-Con Tank Dress ($56)

If you're looking for a tighter black dress, then this ruched body-con dress is perfect for you.

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Express Seamed Bandage Dress ($69.90)

A cami bandage dress is an elegant little black dress that can be styled to be classy or sexy.

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Bardot Solange Off the Shoulder Midi Dress ($71.40)

An off-the-shoulder midi dress is classy enough for a number of occasions.

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Charles Henry Off the Shoulder Dress ($88)

Off-the-shoulder mini dresses are fun and flirty. 

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Astr The Label Lace Midi Dress ($89)

While simple little black dresses are always easy to shop for, a more detailed dress like this lace number will turn heads. 

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Felicity & Coco Ward Seamed Pencil Dress ($98)

You can't go wrong with a classic pencil dress.

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Ameliora Rachel Dress ($345)

Your little black dress should be perfectly tailored, like the Ameliora Rachel dress.

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Fashion & Beauty Editorial Assistant

Jessica is a former editorial assistant of SheFinds. She covered fashion, beauty and more. Jessica’s work has also appeared in The Zoe Report, AhaLife, JoyfullyMe, and Her Campus Media.

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