17 Chic Little Black Dresses to Wear Now

Calling the little black dress (affectionately nicknamed the LBD) a classic is an understatement. The staple has proven to be absolutely essential for decades, since its official coining in the 1920s. After Coco Chanel named the original LBD, it’s been made even more famous by the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Tina Turner, Princess Diana, and Angelina Jolie (to name just a few). Through stylist’s advice, personal experience, and the dress code description at the best events, we have seen the importance of the LBD time and time again. It will never go out of style, never be distasteful, and will always have your back. It is always the right thing to wear.

Even in 2020, which has a more casual dress code than ever, new styles continue to keep the LBD in rotation. Last minute holiday party? No problem. Brunch with friends? Wear your LBD with white sneakers to make it more casual. Formal event? Pop on some pumps and hit the road in your LBD. To ensure you are prepared for any occasion, we’ve compiled our new favorite styles below.