How To Layer a Little Black Dress

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Who doesn’t love a little black dress? A classic LBD is absolutely the best investment when it comes to your wardrobe. It’s a reliable go-to dress for any occasion and can be styled in a completely different way every time. Because of its versatility, I always purchase a LBD if I fall in love with it. There’s always an occasion right around the corner so it’s great to have a few of these in my closet.
It’s so important to stock up on the classics, but I can be a real sucker for color. It’s a struggle to reign myself in when shopping! Does anyone else have this problem? To appease both the classic and fun sides of my fashion personality, I try to have fun styling these basics!
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I bought this black Chaps dress from Kohl’s about a year ago. It’s a classic color and silhouette, plus it fit me like a glove! It was a no-brainer; I needed it! It’s perfect for the office because the cotton-like fabric makes it just casual enough. It’s definitely my go-to when I’m struggling to come up with something to wear to work!
My favorite way to style this dress is by layering it over a classic button-up collared top. I have about a million of these tops in different colors and patterns, so it looks completely new every time.

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THE LOOK

Chaps Jacquard Dress (similar: Dana Buchman Fit & Flair Dress)  //  Chaps Plaid No-Iron Collared Top  //  White House Black Market Elongated Bow Belt (similar: Metallic Silver Skinny Bow Belt) //  Dominique Cohen for Miss Me Fleur de Lis Drop Earrings c/o Miss Me  //  Movado Bold Chronograph in Gold c/o Movado

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What’s your favorite way to style a LBD?

 
Linking up with these fabulous ladies!

  • Patricia February 16, 2015 at 6:22 pm

    Great layering tip, gorgeous! Thank you for sharing 🙂

    Fashionably,
    Patricia
    http://www.wingsforliberty.com/

  • Marie February 16, 2015 at 8:08 pm

    I love plaid so I'd add it to anything, this is a lovely mix,

    Marie @ In Our Happy Place

  • Audrey February 17, 2015 at 1:06 am

    Great outfit, Christie! Love the red plaid!! xx

    Audrey | http://www.keygypsy.com

  • Laura B February 17, 2015 at 2:02 am

    The jacquard dress looks lovely with plaid! What a versatile piece in your closet!

  • Shannon Jenkins February 17, 2015 at 4:16 am

    Loving the layers and that belt is the perfect touch! Too cute!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

  • Shoshana February 17, 2015 at 4:27 am

    Great look. I love the layers. I like that you can wear it with a shirt underneath or you can wear it without as that LBD for a party.

    http://www.stylegonerogue.com (new post)

  • Mili February 17, 2015 at 5:49 am

    An lbd is such a staple, and I love finding new wears to wear them. I like how you played with pattern and texture mixing in this look 🙂

    Mili

  • Zarrah Jane February 17, 2015 at 6:03 am

    I love how you layer that black dress 🙂
    XO
    http://thebandwagonchic.blogspot.ae/

  • We Shop in Heels February 17, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    Loving the layering! It looks fantastic with the shirt underneath. Great LBD!
    -Tatiana
    http://www.weshopinheels.com

  • Brooke Anderson February 17, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    Great layers girl!! My favorite way to give a dress a new life it to add a top underneath.

    Brooke
    pumps and push-ups

  • Shauna C February 17, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    The detail on that dress is so pretty. You look beautiful in red, too! 🙂

    Shauna

    http://www.lipglossandlace.net

  • Monica Siembieda February 18, 2015 at 12:56 am

    I am loving this layering. You did such a fabulous job! You are looking amazing by the way and I am totally lusting after your hair haha it's perfection.

    http://www.jerseygirltexanheart.com

  • cherie at stylenudge.com February 18, 2015 at 2:12 am

    I really like the fact that you put a casual shirt under a dressy LBD – a great combo! Thank you for linking up with Shoe and Tell on Style Nudge!

    Cherie
    http://www.stylenudge.com

  • libys11 February 18, 2015 at 3:37 am

    quite preppy chic!!! lovely look, dear!

    Animated Confessions

  • Alexandra B. February 18, 2015 at 5:56 am

    I am with you on the black dresses, I have 5 in my closet but always feel myself drawn to new ones. Yours is very beautiful and versatile with the jaquard texture and I like how the plaid pattern counters the more classic vibe of both the dress and the earrings.

    Alex – Funky Jungle

  • Lydia Holden February 18, 2015 at 10:54 am

    Yes, you gave us a great tips! Lovely combination!
    Carpet Cleaning Chelsea

  • Elegance and Mommyhood February 20, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    Hi Christie, I Am Ada. I co-hosted #allaboutyou this week. Thanks so much for linking up. =) Back in December I did my own version of a Black Sleeveless Dress with a Red Buffalo Plaid Shirt and loved it. You look great. =) I am also wearing my Red Buffalo Shirt, today!

    Enjoy the weekend! And Welcome by, I love meeting new people!