An item that is a must-have in every woman's wardrobe: the little black dress, a versatile garment and a symbol of elegant simplicity. Artigli, a women's clothing brand focused on expressing personality through trendy outfits, guides us through the different ways to wear a sheath dress to create various, impactful looks!
How do you wear a sheath dress?
The black sheath dress, known as the “little black dress”, is the quintessential dress that everyone owns at least one of: this style saves us on so many occasions, especially when we need to choose what to wear in a hurry during an emergency. Here are different ways to transform the classic sheath dress according to the mood!
Contrary to what has long been thought, the sheath dress is not a garment to be relegated only to the world of evening wear and elegant occasions.
It can also be worn during the day by dressing it down with a pair of sneakers for a chic look without sacrificing comfort, pairing it with tote bags or backpacks and a practical belt at the waist.
When paired with a pair of flat jeweled sandals, the sheath dress can be the perfect outfit for a warmer summer day or evening, spent with friends enjoying an aperitif or a dinner near the beach.
Of course, let's not forget to wear the sheath dress in its most classic, elegant version, paired with a pair of very high heels, pumps or sandals, to elongate the figure for an important and refined event when a bit of sparkle is a must.
What to wear over a little black dress?
A little black dress and a denim jacket? A combination that significantly rejuvenates the air of old-fashioned elegance that sometimes seems to surround the sheath dress. Denim goes well with everything, even more so with that dress we keep in our wardrobe, ready to accompany us on a casual date in spring or autumn, when it's necessary to plan a layered outfit that protects us from any drop in temperature.
Never banal and always of great impact is the combination of a little black dress and a leather biker jacket, the type of garment to wear over such a dress to create a look that is both rock and glamorous, adding the inevitable black ankle boots that make this outfit suitable for any moment of the day.
A long and enveloping cardigan can prove to be the perfect ally when you decide to wear a sheath dress on an informal evening: it is better to choose one in a warm color like beige or gold to create an elegant effect when combined with black.
A jacket is the perfect type of outerwear to complete an office look that includes a little black dress, shoes that are formal enough for the work environment, shiny earrings, and an elegant leather bag: a business woman outfit to pull out for daily commitments or important meetings.
How to liven up a little black dress?
Accessories are what make the difference and add color and style to even the simplest little black dresses. Thus, the classic “little black dress” can be brightened up in tone by pairing it with chiffon scarves in bright shades with shoes and bags of the same intense color. To avoid a monotonous effect, you can also pair the little black dress with a pair of colorful ballet flats, with patterns featuring color blocks or animal prints. This bon-ton combination of the garment and the quintessential flat shoes is recommended for those with a slender, lithe build.
A dress that is a symbol of feminine elegance in every age can only find a valid ally in the accessory that has crossed eras and generations to represent a high-class choice: we are talking about the pearl necklace, a jewel that illuminates the face and gives a new light to the complexion. Perfect in a choker version to liven up a dress that has a slight neckline or in a long pearl strand model, even knotted, when the dress lacks a neckline. Sunglasses and a sheath dress: this is how Audrey Hepburn appeared on the big screen in Breakfast at Tiffany's, imprinting the image of absolute elegance in the eyes of entire generations. Whether they are butterfly-shaped or huge diva-style, classically black or in a bright and unusual color, sunglasses are one of the best ways to add style to a sheath dress.
To renew the look of a sheath dress that we have owned for some time, we can consider pairing it with a wide waist belt or a scarf that serves the same function. The style of the accessory to accompany the sheath dress must be selected according to the effect you wish to achieve.
Artigli knows the world of women's clothing well, of which the sheath dress is a proud representative: all Artigli dresses can be mixed and matched with each other and with an endless series of accessories to create different, practical, and comfortable looks for the day, and elegant and sensual ones for the evening. Discover all the possible combinations for an amazing outfit!