How To Wear One Black Dress 6 Ways From Summer To Fall

It’s the middle of summer yet we know that fall is just around the corner. So if you buy something new right now, you probably will want to make sure you will wear it a lot. That’s where the LBD comes in. A midi-length tank-style black dress is a perfect transitional piece that you can wear from summer to fall. And It makes a fabulous travel piece because of its versatility.

For example, you can wear it over a swimsuit, under a blouse or jacket and accessorize it multiple ways. Dress it up for evening with metallic accessories, wear it to work with a jacket or slip on a pair of sneakers and dress it down for a casual look. I’ll show you how to put together all of these outfits and where to shop each look.

Sleeveless Cotton Blend Black Dress from Nordstrom

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Let’s start with the dress. This Nordstrom Sleeveless Cotton Blend Dress totally fits the bill. It is long, sleeveless and has an easy-to-wear A-line shape that is ideal for women over 50. Besides that, it’s only $69.50

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How To Wear One Black Dress 6 Ways

It’s simple to style one black dress 6 very different ways from summer to fall. I put together these outfits for various occasions and outdoor temperatures. You will probably come up with even more looks than these. This proves why you need a little black dress to wear now and later.

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1. To The Beach Or Pool

Wear this black dress as a coverup over your swimsuit. Go with a bright print of this one piece from Miracle Suit. An oversized light linen shirt will shield you from too much sun or if it gets chilly. Slip on some pool slides and grab a straw tote to complete the look.

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2. Summer Daytime Look

A LBD can be brightened up with a floral blazer and colorful accessories. This jacket from Amazon comes in more colors and prints for you to choose from. Pick up some of the colors in the jacket and add pops of color like this lemon yellow bag and blue denim shoes. This outfit is perfect for a baby or bridal shower or to go to lunch with the girls.

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3. Evening Look

By simply adding some metallic accessories, this casual black dress can be dressed up for cocktails or dinner. I prefer gold accessories like this gleaming woven handbag from Loeffler Randall and these easy-to-wear mid-heel slide sandals. Another option is to add a thin gold belt to define your waistline.

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4. Casual Sporty Outfit

The opposite of our evening look is this sporty casual look. Wear this outfit to run errands, to the farmers market, barbecue or picnic, or for site-seeing while on vacation. The denim jacket works for chilly summer days but will bring you well into the fall season. Wear a pair of athletic sneakers and grab a small belt bag like this leather one from Allsaints.

 

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5. Ready For Work

A long black dress can work for the office too! Wear it with a crop trench jacket like this one from Favorite Daughter. Wear it with sturdy loafers and a commuter-sized tote bag.

 

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6. Rock N Roll Look

And last but not least, as we head into the cooler fall weather, you can wear the same black dress under a leather biker jacket. Add some edgy studded accessories like this amazing Loboutin crescent bag and these Steve Madden buckle booties. The jacket and boots are reduced greatly right now at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale now through August 4, 2024.

Do you need a LBD to wear from summer to fall? How would you style it?

Carol Calacci

You may also like to read Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2024: Best Bets For Women Over 50 and The Best Summer Wedding Guest Dresses for Women Over 50.

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