Style Clothing 3 Fresh Ways to Style a Little Black Dress That staple in your closet is more versatile than you think—here's how to style a little black dress for any occasion. By Flavia Nunez Flavia Nunez Flavia Nunez is the Associate Fashion Editor at Real Simple. Her love for sneakers is totally unrelated to her being a seasoned marathon runner and you'll always find her looking for new local artisan accessories. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 27, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email How to Style a Black Dress for Every Event This Holiday Season 01 of 03 Start with the dress... and add a jacket and scarf Brian Henn Smart layering keeps you comfy and professional. A silk scarf adds polish, but if the office heat is blasting, tie it around the handle of your carry-all tote. To buy: The Greenlay Dress, $295; mmlafleur.com. Regent Blazer, $198; jcrew.com. Natural Swirl Silk Square Scarf, $99; echonewyork.com. James Avery Cascading Circles Ear Statement Hooks, $160; dillards.com. The Longitude Tote, $245; awaytravel.com. Hanes Hosiery Micro Rib Tight, $10; hanes.com. The Lizzy Boot, $268; loyalfootwear.com. 02 of 03 ...Add a sheet top and a belt Brian Henn Your basic LBD goes semiformal when you wear a sheer blouse underneath and incorporate sparkly details, like a feathery belt and glitter-laden shoes. To buy: Blouse K021, $48; oakandfort.com. Wide Feather Belt, $119; whbm.com. Nina Zayna Earrings, from $35; nordstrom.com. Elizabeth and James Ring Handle Soft Pouch, $59; kohls.com. Marc Fisher LTD Zala Block Heel, $160; marcfisherfootwear.com. 03 of 03 ...Add a sweatshirt and sneakers Brian Henn Grab the dress instead of your jeans for a varsity-inspired weekend look. A lively beanie brings a pop of color. To buy: Terry Chevron Hoodie, $168; torysport.com. Women's Cable Knit Winter Beanie Hat, $35; landsend.com. See 8155 Sunglasses (similar to shown), $149; seeeyewear.com. Glorey Sneakers, $110; dillards.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit