Who else but Coco Chanel could create the original Little Black Dress? Since 1926, the LBD has been considered a closet staple, no matter what your personal style looks like. It’s a blank canvas for jewelry, shoes, handbags, and any accessories you want to add to it. Little black dresses really are the ultimate in versatility.
Regardless of your age, beautiful body type, age, or location, there’s no wardrobe that can’t benefit from one of these little black dresses. We’ve included a great mix of silhouettes, fabrications, and styles to help you hone in on the best LBD for you. You’ll be able to grab one of these beauties for anything from the office, date night, brunch, and everything in between!
SPANX The Perfect Overlay Dress
SPANX
This midi dress is designed with an overlay to give the illusion of a two-piece set. It smoothes and stays structured, even after a trip through the washing machine. It’s available in sizes XS – 3X.
J.Crew Sweetheart Tank Dress
J.Crew
This J.Crew dress is slightly stretchy through the bodice while the poplin skirt adds some swing. It includes a built-in bra, so it’s basically the dress that does it all. Available in sizes XXS – 3X.
Old Navy Ruched Midi Dress
Old Navy
Fitted with a mock neck and slightly capped sleeves, this midi dress is nice and stretchy for ultimate comfort. It’s machine washable and available in sizes XS – 4X.
Anthropologie Tommie Shirt Dress
Anthropologie
The Tommie Shirt Dress is designed from crisp cotton and includes a plunging neckline and a chic zipper detail that elongates your torso. Oh, and it includes pockets! Available in sizes XXS – 3X.
Tuckernuck Black Jacquard Tanya Mini Dress
Tuckernuck
The extended ruffle shoulder on this mini dress combined with a deep v-neck and princess seams makes this the perfect go-to for date night, events, or any occasion that calls for “extra.” It’s available in XXS – XXL.
Baltic Born Elise Short Dress
Baltic Born
This ultra-feminine dress has smocked sleeves and a fully-lined chiffon fabrication. It’s available in sizes XS – XL and has a more relaxed fit.
Good American Fit for Success Mini Dress
Good American
Good American’s iconic jumpsuit is now a mini dress. It sculps and hugs your curves in the most flattering way and is machine washable, too. Who says your favorite LBD can’t be casual? Available in sizes XS – 2XL, with sizes 3XL – 5XL available on waitlist.
Lilly Pulitzer Adalyn Mini Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
You’ll reach for this dress over and over again. The kimono sleeves add some flutter, and the twist-front skirt is a really fun detail, plus it’s stretchy and machine-washable. Available in sizes 00 – 16.
Boden Marcia Jersey Midi Shirt Dress
Boden
A shirt dress flatters just about every beautiful body type, and the jersey fabrication of the Marcia Dress makes this one incredibly comfortable. It comes in sizes 0 – 20/22.
Express Blazer Dress
Express
A little flirty and a little polished, this blazer dress is tailored enough for work and chic enough for happy hour. It comes in sizes XS – XL and includes shoulder pads to add some structure.
Quince 100% Washable Silk Slip Dress
Quince
You read that right. 100% washable silk. Not only is this midi dress beautiful; it’s also low-maintenance. It’s available in sizes XS – XL.
Aritzia Margaret Dress
Aritzia
Going for a romantic vibe? This off-the-shoulder chiffon maxi dress has everything you could ask for. It’s lined and machine washable. Available in sizes 2XS – XL.
Marcella NYC Malinda Dress
Marcella NYC
We love the drapey top and fitted bottom of the Malinda dress. You can wear it on or off the shoulder, too. Available in sizes XS – XXXL.
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