Style Secrets: Three Great Looks from One Black Dress

By Melanie Rud
Updated September 28, 2020
Karen Pearson (all)
If you can't bear to part with your little black dress during the cooler months, just mix in these key pieces for a closet full of great fall looks.
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Start with one great dress

With a nipped waist and stylish pockets, this strapless dress just needs simple black pumps to look amazing. Isabella Oliver black bustier dress ($229); Nine West Rocha pumps ($79)

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A look for shopping

Who knew you could make it a wear-everywhere skirt?

Slip on a leather bomber and your dress becomes a skirt. Add flats (they’re comfy but cuter than sneakers).

Ann Taylor top ($45); Members Only jacket ($250); Pour La Victoire Juliet flats ($200)

TIP: The banded hem at the bottom of this jacket cinches your waist—so flattering.

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A look for the office

Cover up—or cover under—for a more professional look.

Layer the dress over a turtle-neck. Opaque black tights and Mary Janes complete the look.

Isabella Oliver gray classic turtleneck ($109); DKNY tights ($13.50); Nine West Zuri heels ($79)

TIP: Tuck the turtleneck into your tights so it doesn’t bunch. Or, try a turtleneck bodysuit.

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A look for the evening

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Show off the dress (but not too much skin) by adding a blazer.

Stay warm and stylish in a blazer. Finish it off with fun pumps and a bold necklace.

Tommy Hilfiger blazer ($98.50); beaded and pearl necklaces by Sequin ($68 and $148, respectively; 212-398-7363); Joan & David pumps ($200; 800-999-1877)

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