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10 Party-Perfect Little Black Dresses for Any Body Type
The little black dress needs no introduction. It does, however, need to look good on you, or else the whole purpose is defeated: a perfect, throw-on-in-seconds frock that'll instantly transform you from bored office girl to feminine mystique of the party. These ten LBDs are not only perfect, they're perfectly simple — no glitter, lace, or leather to be found here. Just black.
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If you’re looking for something a little less… office party, then you can’t go wrong with strapless, mini, and peplum.
Kate Spade
It’s a study in perfect LBD simplicity, and it’s Kate Spade! Go, go, go!
Calvin Klein
The perfect party dress shape. It fits, it flares, and the subtle pleats give it interest without stealing the limelight from your face.
Diane von Furstenberg
This dress solves all your problems at once: easily flattering, wrinkle-less, three-quarter-length sleeves, and a sexy neckline.
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Ted Baker
Meow. And the high neckline keeps it from being tacky. A stunning dress.
Tracy Reese
This one’s for you if you like casual style and a bit of my-mom-made-me-wear-this attitude.
Calvin Klein
Balance, balance, balance. Off the shoulder neckline, slightly longer hemline.
Ralph Lauren
The classic. (This dress also looks incredibly comfortable.)
Modcloth
This dress is part adorable (look at that bow!) and part sultry (not pictured: a cutaway back), for those who like to play more than one role at a time.
Kiyonna
This great brand has tens of LBD offerings for plus-sized women, but it’s hard to imagine a more flattering fit than this. It’s curve-hugging, ruched throughout, and boasts those gorgeous flutter sleeves.
