Style Secrets: Three Great Looks from One Black Dress

By Melanie Rud
Updated January 26, 2021
Credit: 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

Credit: Karen Pearson (all)

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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