The Little Black Dress: Save, Spend, Splurge Edition

Some dresses come and go — but the black dress? She’s forever.

In this edit, I styled the essential black dress at four different price points — from affordable finds to designer-level drama — with versatile ways to wear each. Whether you’re saving, spending, or splurging, there’s a look here that’ll have you outdressing your budget.

• Dress: Zara Dress

• Day Shoes: Zara Sandals

• Day Bag: Zara Bag with Knots

• Work Shoes: Bobbies Alyssa Ballet Shoes

• Work Cardigan: Ba&sh Gaspard Cardigan

• Night Shoes: Mango Sandals

• Night Earrings: Jennifer Behr Rowena Gold-Tone Earrings

• Dress: COS Knotted Dress

• Day Shoes: Steve Madden Missile Sandals

• Day Bag: Polène Cyme Bag

• Work Shoes: Aeyde Catrina Leather Slingback Pumps

• Work Cardigan: COS Merino Cardigan

• Night Shoes: Carel Apollo Sandals

• Night Bracelet: Ring Concierge Cloud Bangle

• Dress: Claudie Pierlot Dress

• Day Shoes: P448 John Sneakers

• Day Bag: APC Vera Bag

• Work Shoes: Manolo Blahnik Chiaran Leather Ballet Flats

• Work Blazer: AKYN Noor Grey Jacket

• Night Shoes: Zimmermann Orchid 85 Leather Sandals

• Night Earrings: Ring Concierge Diamond Station Hoops

• Dress: Toteme Pleated Jersey Maxi Dress

• Day Sandals: A.Emery Turner Leather Thong Sandals

• Day Bag: Khaite Emma Leather and Suede Shopper

• Work Shoes: Aquazzura Kahlo 50 Slingback Pumps

• Work Watch: Panthère de Cartier Watch

• Night Shoes: Jimmy Choo Archive Strappy 100 Satin Sandals

• Night Bag: Jacquemus Round Carré Small Croc-Effect Leather Clutch