8/23/10

The Little Black Dress


{Ann Taylor dress, Michele watch, Vintage cardigan, Forever 21 headband, Aldo pumps}

When I found out that Fashion Chalet was invited to join this remarkable challenge I couldn't wait to try on the dress. The Little Black Dress is an essential, classic and iconic piece for any woman's wardrobe. So much so that it has even coined the acronym, LBD.

I first wanted to pair it with ballet flats. When the dress finally arrived I realized that with its longer length hem, a heel would not only better elongate the leg but also complement the sophisticated design. Red is my favorite color to play with whenever I want to add a bit of zing to my look. Voila, the red belt.



To see this dress previously worn in 22 distinct ways, you can check them out here. And keep checking back, as this experiment runs through August 31st.

You can peruse the list of SPONSORS for The Little Black Dress Tours America to follow and fan them on Twitter and Facebook.

Enjoy 20% OFF any purchases over $100 from Ann Taylor



*DISCLOSURE: Everyone in the Little Black Dress "tour" is participating voluntarily and no one- including me- is being financially compensated for their involvement. I will note however that each blogger is being provided the Ann Taylor dress to style for her look as well as a number of gifts from tour sponsors to include in her look or review separately, during the month of August.

70 COMMENTS POSTED:

dear kate said...

you look FANTASTIC! this is probably my favorite look by you! adorable!
katie

Becca Jane said...

This looks fabulous - I love love love the pumps. Perfect with the dress!

Tugba said...

Great combo :) Love LBD. U look gorgeous!

Nita-Karoliina said...

You pill that dress of so well.
Love the pumps.

Not a Paper Cup said...

ahh...you can never beat the little black dress :)

Anonymous said...

Great look....who would have thought pairing the purple with it? The red belt takes it from staple to special.You are right about the pumps too.(and men wonder why we need so many shoes!) Works great! Makes me want to get the dress too. -t

Katie said...

Great job! Congrats.

Tiffany* said...

What a fun challange and I love how you styled up the dress. Great shoes btw!
beijos-Tiffany-http://imashoewhore.blogspot.com

Taylor said...

this is so you. a little bit Blair too. ;)

anhesty said...

totally love it. i am loving this challenge!

JJ Scholl said...

adorable styling
xx
JJ Scholl

Skye said...

So cute. I love those shoes. You look like a first lady!!

Jensen said...

Great photography

Spring said...

Lovely dear, just beautiful with the red sash.

Belle de Couture said...

How fun! How'd you get involved in this? I love the idea!

And you, my dear, have styled this perfectly. Very chic. :D

xx
Jen

http://belledecouture.blogspot.com

FASHION SNAG said...

You look so sophisticated! I like it. xo

www.FashionSnag.com

Anonymous said...

It's classy and simple. I like it alot!!

Your fan in Belgium,
Marianne

Call Me Cat said...

You have legs for eons. lucky....!

Could I Have That? said...

love the cardi!

Tee Sea said...

Love how you paired the more tailored LBD with a slouchy oversized cardigan :)

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film and fashion addict said...

Gorgeous heels!

ediot said...

wow darling you look so chic! so pretty.
hope you had a wonderful summer so far sweet

xxx

nvl said...

Wonderful to see something simple and elegant from Ann Taylor.

DebbieJ said...

I ADORE your shoes!

X

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niki.mac said...

Aaah Fayetteville St. !! I kind of miss Raleigh ;)

Dania said...

♥pumps♥

Teri Misses Mikey said...

I want your hair. You look cute in headbands.

ABATHA said...

whos the make on your Sunglasses? ?

The Style Spotter said...

great look!

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Angeles Almuna Design said...

Great style, love the dress and definitely you can wear in different ways.
Kisses

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www.shopangelesalmuna.com

Juliet said...

Love your shoes, you look gorgeous with this dress!
Amazing pictures!
xxx darling!

betsie said...

incredible shoes .

do check out my blog:

www.ohbetsie.blogspot.com

Lady Lipstick said...

I absolutely adore little black dresses! That's so neat that you are doing the project. I love to pair red belts as well!
Looking gorg!

XX

www.everyoneloveslipstick.com

Qtie said...

God, I love your shoes!

Closet Fashionista said...

Oooh how cool!! :D
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Clara said...

You look darling! @--->-----

Olive said...

I love your pumps! and i adore how you mixed 3 colors in this outfit :)

Stephanie said...

those aldo shoes are gorgeous. You look so classic and chic!

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Melly said...

I like that shoes and watch (:

Louis Duke said...

you look so so amazing.
remember me? I read your blog forever ago when I was steadily blogging, then I fell off the blog, but now I am back, and happy to be reading you again.
Cheers!

T. said...

Love this outfit!!

Jessica said...

very preppy. i like it :)

xx http://thestylecat.blogspot.com

MELISSA Z. said...

little black dress is always the right choice and yours is perfect! <3

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rossovelvet said...

SHOCKING NEWS: Holly Golightly is back in town!!

No but seriously, I LOVE it!! And kudos for pairing purple+red+black, a palette which I just adore!!

Venn said...

u look diff! amaziinggg!! :DD

xoxo

Elli-chan said...

oh, i LOVE this outfit. you look so great :D

Victoria said...

Beautiful hair!!!

Amalina said...

The LBD... a classic. I'm actually glad that you decided to pair it with heels instead of flats, a great way to accessorize the outfit apart from the red belt!

xo www.fashion-feline.blogspot.com

Fashion Chalet said...

Anonymous Thank you so much!! :)

Belle de Couture A very cool collaboration. I was contacted. :)

Abatha Isaac Mizarahi! ♥

Louis Duke Of course!! :) Hello.


xx

Alicia said...

Love these photos - amazing setting!

Lizzy said...

<3

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Anette said...

awesome! a little jealous...i would have loved to be a part of this due to my LBD obsession! congrats to you!!!

Fatiha Faulzi said...

Ahhhh.. in a classic LBD, you look effortlessly chic and sophisticated. Simply love the whole styling.

xoxo, http://heelsandwedges.blogspot.com

Miri said...

Love the little black dress tour - sweet idea. Plus, you look gorgeous!
XX

carling said...

really dope shoes!

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xx
karla

MX Fashion Corner said...

what a wonderful dress! xoxo

Leigh said...

very cute look! :)

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Zarna said...

you look great! i love your outfit and your pumps!!

stayfabulous,
zarna
http://zarnasrunway.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

From your secret male fan...husband of the of designer: This outfit really draws me in....I grew up around Ann Taylor and Brooks Brothers and never thought they would be accepted in "fashion circles." Too safe. Too conservative. But really, beauty and elegance are often found in tradition. Why? Because if a trend survives long enough to be "traditional" then it has aesthetic merit.

My biggest fantasy is to wake up one day and see shots of you buying Brooks Brothers then spicing them up as you are capable of doing.

Then maybe hit.....Eljo's in Charlottesville Virgina.

I know penny loafers are asking a lot....but I bet you could craft a chic look around them. Consider it a gentle, humorous challenge.

Leonidas said...

always works

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Leonidas said...

always works

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Pink said...

this is sooo beyond!!!! love your blog!!

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or follow me on twitter at TTOSindulgence

Karen said...

hey you did a blog flip! My eyes went wonky for a sec.

: )

Karen x

fledgling said...

i hate the belt

xoxo
maxwell conrad

www.fledglingblog.blogspot.com

tiny-lights said...

Hey Erika, you pull off class with EASE - liked your look the best!

M said...

I'm in love with your shoes!

xx
Mariel
MarielsCastle

Erin (penny. LA) said...

Look at you rocking this! Fantastic backdrop, too. <3

Anna said...

I love this outfit! You look so sophisticated! I didn't realize your lived in Raleigh, NC. I am thinking about moving there for my graduate studies.

Skinny Bado said...

Love your shoes and your blog!!! Aldo has great great designs and they're on sale today !!! in our country.

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