black dress with tan boots Our Austin Maxi Dressed up or down The casual black sweater dress

The dress blue jumper and trouser combination was considered a winter uniform to be worn in cool temperatures

Perfect for work, travel, brunch, and everyday wear

Featuring a sleeveless, body-hugging fit and strategically placed cut-out details, this cut-out dress is made from a slinky fabric that moves with you, while the lace panels add a hit of texture

+ Layer under your favourite tops for a sleeker look then a pencil skirt

(I also wrote our guide to the best shapewear, so I have some ideas about what to wear underneath all these LBDs.) For the 2025 edition of this guide: I researched 111 dresses and chose 23 to test in person