12 Black Dress Outfits We Love

Be your own super heroine in a cute cape dress, such as the one worn by this fashion influencer, for date nights out at any time of year. We love the easy, sophisticated styling pictured here, with leg-lengthening, nude high heel shoes, a classic wristwatch, and chic black sunglasses.

When you need a go-to daytime look, a versatile black t-shirt dress is the basis of plenty of cute outfits. To style it for cooler months, try layering on a fashionable camouflage print jacket. Add a roomy black leather purse, and easy white loafers, for a stylish ensemble that looks polished for everything from meetings and casual days at work, to running errands, and picking up the kids.

Here's a great fall or winter dress outfit that can take you through an entire day of meetings, running errands, and meeting your girlfriends for after-work cocktails. Start with an essential black sweater dress, add tall boots and a great black bag, and accessorize with your favorite, simple gold earrings. It's a cool weather outfit that's so easy to put together, and looks so cute!

Here's an easy, stylish way to transition a summery, sleeveless little black dress into a perfect going out outfit you can wear during colder months. Simply layer on a cute leather jacket—we love the cognac-colored style here, but a black biker jacket would also look great. Dress up your look with sexy black high heels, as pictured, or swap in shiny black ankle boots for an edgier outfit.

Want to instantly dress up even the most basic black sheath for fall and winter? Start by pulling on a pair of trendy, black, over-the-knee boots, to draw attention to your stems. Add a classic wool coat for effortless polish, and finish your outfit with an expensive-looking (real or faux) black leather tote.

We love a dress with some glitter! This fashion influencer shows you how even the simplest outfit can have a big impact on date nights out, when you include a bit of sparkle. You could wear this short sleeved dress style with high heels and a clutch for a classic look, but we think it looks great as styled here, with shiny loafers and a ladylike purse.

Are you heading to an interview and want to dress to impress? You'll never go wrong starting with a great-fitting black dress. Take a look at the polished outfit, that looks professional but also shows off some personality. To copy it, try layering a white button-down under a simple sleeveless dress, as pictured. Then layer on a statement necklace, add black tights and loafers, and carry a serious bag that shows you mean business.

Black dresses are your best friend during pregnancy, when you want to look stylish, but are craving outfits that are unfussy and comfortable to wear. You'll never go wrong for casual daytime style any time of year, in a soft and stretchy dress, with a classic denim jacket layered over top. Play with your accessories to bring in your personal style, whether you add colorful flats, a statement necklace, or blingy earrings.

A slinky, long-sleeved dress can look sexy for dates, but it can also be styled for daytime, as this fashion blogger demonstrates. The secret is adding casual layers that dress it down, such as the trendy, sleeveless olive jacket pictured here. Dressing for work? Style your look as pictured, with leopard print shoes and a structured leather tote bag. For easy weekend style, just swap heels for easy sneakers or booties.

Every woman needs at least one date outfit that she doesn't have to think about. When you get a last minute invite, a black empire waist dress is a girl's best friend. It's easy to wear, flows over your curves, and is great for showing off shapely legs in a shorter length. Style it with a great necklace, your favorite heels, and a cute clutch purse to carry your phone, lipstick, and keys.

Lace dresses in black are sophisticated and romantic at once, making them perfect for special occasion dates and celebrations. Create a perfect going out outfit for any time of year, in a black lace dress that hugs your curves. We like how this fashion influencer has styled hers with a waist-cinching belt, to create shape. Wear with high heels for a classic look, or sneak in a fun pattern, as seen here.

Do you have an occasion that calls for a dressy outfit? Look classy and appropriate, while dressing to turn heads, in a black slip dress with lingerie-inspired detailing, such as lace trim on the bodice. Look modern by styling this dress with nude (rather than black) accessories, as pictured here.