Date Night | LBD Dawn to Dark

Date Night - LBD / Mom Style Lab

Black is…well, the new black! Black is timeless — it never goes out of style. Invest in a Little Black Dress (LBD) that you love and fits perfectly as this piece will be a classic, go-to item in your closet for years to come. As busy moms, it is imperative that we have easy, versatile pieces because who has a lot of time to spend thinking about styling an outfit?

For daytime, it’s easy to wear your LBD to a meeting, luncheon or the office by pairing it with a cropped jacket or layering a patterned blouse underneath. To take the look to evening, lose the layers, add your favorite statement necklace for a pop of color, put on some heels, grab a clutch, and you’re ready for date night.

Here are some quick tips for getting the most bang for your black:

• Tailor your dress to be the most flattering and wearable for your figure
• To some, black may feel boring – dress it up with fun accessories and shoes, and it will feel different every time you put it on
• Layer with pieces such as a button-down oxford and try adding a belt at the waist, or pair with a cardigan, feminine blouse, or blazer
• Slip on a cute sweater and wear your LBD as a skirt

Here, we’ve styled the same LBD four different ways to inspire you to get creative with this one essential piece.

Office Ready.

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Dress, Eliza J. Jacket, Rebecca Taylor. Shoes, Julianne Hough for Sole Society.

Ladies Who Lunch.

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Dress, Eliza J. Blouse, Joie. Shoes, Sam Edelman. (similar here) Bag, Kate Spade. (similar here)

Girls’ Night Out.

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Dress, Eliza J. Jacket, La Marque Collection. (Amy, inc 480.425.1424) Shoes, Pedro Garcia. Necklace, J. Crew. (similar here)

Dinner Date.

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Dress, Eliza J. Shoes, Pedro Garcia. Clutch, Alexander McQueen. (similar here) Necklace, Amrita Singh. (similar here)

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3 responses to “Date Night | LBD Dawn to Dark”

7 Timeless Pieces You Must Own « Mom Style Lab says:

January 1, 2014 at 3:49 pm

[…] only buying one, select a jersey fabric and relatively conservative cut that you can transform and create different looks for day and night by changing your shoes and accessories. Black is always chic, always sophisticated and always […]

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Dress 10 Pounds Slimmer « Mom Style Lab says:

January 10, 2014 at 6:15 pm

[…] -It’s no secret that black slims and trims — why do you think the perfect LBD is the most coveted item in our closet? But if you are so over wearing black everyday, navy, […]

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Arizona Midday | How to Dress 10 Pounds Slimmer - Mom Style Lab Mom Style Lab says:

January 9, 2018 at 6:52 pm

[…] -It’s no secret that black slims and trims — why do you think the perfect LBD is the most coveted item in our closet? But if you are so over wearing black everyday, navy, […]

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