The Classic Black Day Dress (And Three Ways To Style It)

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by Emily Leary |
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There’s always a piece of clothing in your wardrobe that's reliable. That item that’s hard-working, and is your go-to when you need a confidence-boosting look. For us, that fail-safe option is always the classic black day dress.

Grazia’s contributing fashion stylist, Maya Oakley has shared her favourite dress from the high street, together with a finely tuned edit of chic accessories in three different ways. Dressed up or down, this classic dress is timelessly stylish and can compliment any new trends making their way down the catwalks for SS17, including our fixation on statement sleeves, slogan tees and silky posh PJ shirts.

To celebrate stylish versatility, we’ve teamed up with Ariel to offer you the chance to win £3,000 worth of shopping vouchers to go towards your new spring wardrobe! All you have to do is vote for your favourite out of the three edits to go with the black dress! (Find out more at the bottom of the page.)

Look One: Off Duty Cool-Girl

Cool Girl
Cool Girl

Maya has teamed the dress with the ultimate calling card of the cool girl- a patterned tee, denim jacket and white as can be trainers. For an off-duty day, a modish pastel backpack is a must, while statement earrings can never go amiss.

Look Two: Parisian Chic

Parisian Chic
Parisian Chic

As it’s sleeveless, Maya has paired the dress with a classic Breton top and Chelsea boots. FYI: stripes are having a major moment this fashion month. An understated cross-body bag and reflective sunnies finish off the look.

Look Three: Office Quirk

Office Quirk
Office Quirk

Who says you can’t bring metallics into the workplace? Maya sets off the dress with a clash of metallics for the ultimate quirky look. The statement bag is paired flawlessly with shiny heels and tonal socks, while a bold, ruffled blouse brings the ensemble back to the office.

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