How To Substitute A Little Black Dress

It’s no secret that I love timeless fashion. My personal style boasts clean lines, one-pieces, and oodles of neutrals.

However, I feel most stylish, sleek, and powerful in black.

The color is just so rich and beautiful. Consequently, it flatters my figure and personal style.

Beauty In Black

Oh, and let’s never forget how luxurious it accentuates textured fabrics or the richness it lends to silk. With accolades like these, no wonder the color black and its ‘lil’ dresses (LBD) remain one of America’s biggest fashion styles of all time. So trust- it’s a legacy, not a trend.

Fashion Forward LBD’s

 I’ve always been and will continue to be a superfan of fashion-forward LBDs. Switching gears on my consistent daytime to playtime favorite personal style look, I’ve been swapping out my LBD with a fly little black romper made by Chicago’s own Barbara Bates—and the LOVE is real.

The Elongating Appeal

I love how it flows. This jumpsuit elongates my body. Plus, the risqué appeal of a deep V-cut neckline with an off-the-shoulder bodice is subtly sexy. I can wear her to work and social affairs just as easily.

Little Black Romper

Today, my little black romper was the perfect date to tag along as I spent my morning returning emails, booking holiday travel, and planning my upcoming trip to Boston. I’m heading there to facilitate the Build a Brand to Last: Strategies to Make Your Mark and Advance at the Massachusetts Conference for Women this week.

Later, I headed to a much overdue lunch with one of my favorite creatives at a cute little bistro to brainstorm ideas for the blog.

Today’s Look

For today’s look (my ootd), I styled the romper with a classic fashion pairing of black on black. Then I topped it off with a touch of gold accessories. Since the sun was showing up and out, I rocked it with black suede Topshop strappy heels. I grabbed a Nordstrom early in the season, my black thick-rimmed subtle cat-eye sunnies, a black leather cuff bracelet with gold trim, and a little good luck, my gold charms- a cross and butterfly- both significant, encrusted with diamonds and full of magic!

Pin Up Tendrils

Later this evening, I’ll pin up my tendrils and swap out my yummy neutral Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Buff for a racy red. Then I’ll meet my daughter for what I’m anticipating to be a lively dinner.

The look is simple, and the transition from boss moves during the day to family vibes at night is seamless.