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Closet Workhorse: Why You Need a Little Black Dress

A few weeks ago I got a panicked text from one of the women I advise. My younger sorority sister wanted to know what she could wear to a job interview that was already in her closet. {Mind you, I’ve never gone through Anne’s closet so making a quick choice should’ve been a challenge.} Instead, I almost immediately was able to tell her the closet workhorse that would be perfect for the occasion: the little black dress.

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Style blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares her number on closet workhorse: the little black dress.
featured | little black dress {old, similar} + embroidered clutch c/o {under $100} + scalloped black heels c/o + gold ball drop earrings + tortoise sunglasses + rose gold watch + matte liquid lipstick + nail polish

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Fashion blogger, What Nicole Wore, carries the new Taj clutch from Stella & Dot for fall with a little black dress. // closet workhorse, closet staples, embroidered clutch for fall, handbags under $100

While some styles come and go, the little black dress is eternal. The first LBD that I can remember buying came into my life during my sophomore year of high school from a small boutique in Pasadena. Y’all I still have and wear it…ten years later.

While some styles come and go, the little black dress is eternal. Click To Tweet

Wondering how to amp up your little black dress for fall? Millennial fashion blogger, What Nicole Wore, styles the classic closet workhorse with an embellished clutch from Stella & Dot.

The Stella & Dot Taj Clutch is perfect for fall with the fringe and embroidered details. // closet workhorse, charming charlie dress, ball drop earrings

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Of course, my wardrobe today consists of multiple black dresses because I know the versatility of this closet workhorse and see the value of this style. Ever wondered why most sororities make their members have one nice black dress? It’s because this style prepares them for life beyond college. That one little black dress works for job interviews, meeting the parents, networking events, funerals, holiday parties, etc. While I was in undergrad, I wore my closet workhorse to sorority meetings, scholarship interviews, fraternity formals, and a number of other events.

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Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, styles a little black dress with a fall clutch from Stella & Dot. // closet workhorse, look for less, capsule wardrobe

Closet Workhorse | How I Accessorized It.

The beauty of this style is that it doesn’t always have to be formal and that the overall outfit is easy to change based on the completer pieces you choose. I recently got the Taj Clutch from Stella & Dot’s new fall releases and love the way this embroidered black clutch elevates my whole look. I finished my look with a patent leather black heel that features scallops for a fun take on a classic shoe and metallic ball drop earrings.

The new Taj Clutch from @stelladot elevates any look for fall. Click To Tweet

It's all in the details! Style blogger, What Nicole Wore, wears metallic ball drop earrings with everyone's favorite closet workhorse and an embroidered clutch.

Millenial style blogger shares the ultimate closet workhorse, the little black dress, why you need at least one and how to dress it up and down.

Closet Workhorse | How to Dress Your LBD Down.

If you wanted to dress this look down, throw a cargo vest over this closet workhorse, swap out the heels for an espadrille wedge or slip on sneaker, and then add a pendant necklace!

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Comments

  12. Sandy a la Mode says

    You can never have TOO many little black dresses if you ask me! 😉 I love your fun clutch!

    • whatnicolewore@gmail.com says

      They’re the absolute best! And yes I’m so excited about this clutch for fall!