The Little Black (Velvet) Dress

Topshop Tall Velvet Flippy Tunic: £30

For Christmas, from friends and extended family, i was lucky enough to get a few High Street vouchers, here and there, but didn't want to spend them all at once so with my first i decided to look in Topshop. I've been eyeing up this dress online, but was never completely sure that was very me, so held off clicking that "confirm and pay" button; but after purchasing it's sister dress, shown in a previous post, i knew i had to have it. So when i saw it in store, whilst sale searching, it was at the till before you could check the size. At £30, it's a little more expensive than the other dresses, in this style, but as it's a gorgeous, buttery velvet and especially as they had it in tall (which is unheard of) i convinced myself that it was meant to be.

Topshop Red Leopard Print Leggings: £20 | Topshop Tropical Floral Print Legging: £20 | Topshop Aztec Print Legging: £20 | Topshop Burgundy Heavy Weight Legging: £18

The easiest way to pair this number, and to fit this into your wardrobe, is to pair it with leggings; from black to print, this simple, black dress will do the talking. A plain, black pair of leggings will create a classic, chic style with the velvet keeping the ensemble up-to-date and on trend, as adding texture to an outfit is an easy way to keep fashion forward but a bold pair of patterned leggings will equally jazz up this simple number, to create a bolder look.

River Island Pink Tie Dye Print Fringed Kimono: £40 | New Look Inspire Tie Dye Kimono: £19.99 | ASOS Bright Tartan Cape: £25 £10 | New Look Aztec Colour Block Cardigan: £29.99

I'd love to try wearing a wrap over the top of this dress in either something floaty, like silk or chiffon, or a woollen/cotton cape to mix textures. It'd be nice to wear something to create some interest to the top but keep the skirt out so you can still appreciate the velvet, and the beautiful shape of this dress. Capes are really in this season, and the kimono will be making a comeback for the following months so get well on trend and wrap up!

Underground Wulfrun Purple Suede Double Sole Creepers With Leopard via ASOS: £98 | New Look Leopard Slip On Suedette Loafer: £15.99 | Topshop Presley Glitter Heel Platforms: £100 | New Look Mel Rubber Boots: £37.99

There are so many shoe styles that'll go with this dress and i'm not going to patronise you, by telling you everything you already have enough common sense to know(!), but the beauty of this dress, and all other LBDs, is that it can be dressed from day to night, and up or down so the options are endless.

What's your favourite twist on a classic staple?

K|xo