The Little Black Dress: 7 Ways to Style It

The one dress every wardrobe needs — seven ways to make it feel brand new, from boardroom to black tie.

Why it works

Black is slimming, timeless and a perfect backdrop — it lets accessories, shoes and outerwear do all the talking while the dress quietly does everything.

Seven ways

1. Office: blazer + loafers + structured tote.
2. Date night: strappy heels + red lip + delicate gold jewellery.
3. Winter: turtleneck underneath + tights + boots.
4. Summer: flat sandals + straw bag + sunglasses.
5. Edgy: leather jacket + ankle boots.
6. Festive fusion: embellished dupatta draped as a scarf + juttis.
7. Black tie: statement earrings + clutch + classic pump — let the dress disappear.

Stylist tip: choose a knee-length, simple neckline in a matte fabric — the plainer the dress, the more ways it styles.