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Which necklace works with your black dress?
Try the actual necklace with the actual neckline before buying a different length.
Guides to the little black dress
Every good wardrobe starts with one black dress.
Independent guides on how to choose a little black dress that fits, how to style it for the office, dinner or a wedding, and how to keep it black for years.
Find your starting point in one minute
Answer three questions about the look, the occasion and the fabric you need. The fit finder explains which cut and fabric to try first.
Latest guides
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How to wear a belt over a black dress without changing its fit
Choose the belt’s visual job, then check the dress in movement.
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Tights with a black dress: choose coverage, then check the fit
Choose coverage first, then compare the hosiery with your shoes and dress in movement.
Care
Dress lining showing below the hem: check before cutting
Find the cause of an exposed lining before shortening the wrong layer.
Style
Why does black velvet look lighter from some angles?
A changing highlight and a persistent mark need different evidence. Compare one area before choosing a treatment.
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Shoes and beauty
Shoes, makeup and finishing touches that make a black dress work for a specific occasion.