1.‘Carmen’ dress, $109. 2. ‘Scarlet’ dress, $119. 3. Cut-out shoulder dress, $215. 4. ‘Shore’ lace tunic, $309. 5. ‘Siena’ dress, $105.

 Wardrobe classic: the little black dress

If there’s one dress you can count on, it’s the little black one. We’ve come a long way since the cover of Vogue premiered Coco Chanel’s LBD in the 1920s, yet the little black number is still a timeless wardrobe essential. And why shouldn’t it be? It’s a classic! From a regular day at the office to a glam night out with the girls, the LBD is the perfect go-to for an instant uplift in fabulousness! So in honour of its versatility, we show you how to take one dress and accessorise it three ways. All hail the LBD!

The dress: ‘Deanna’ cap-sleeve dress, $239

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Day time look

For a more dressed-down day out in the sunshine, work in a pair of neutral-coloured block heels and a floppy hat. Add bold accessories, such as this orange cowhide clutch and beaded cuff, to complete the perfect day-tripper look!

1. ‘Geranium malt’ raffia hat, $99.95
2. ‘Debbie’ sunglasses, $279
3. ‘Rochas oro’ cowhide clutch, $300
4. ‘Soho block’ heels, $189.95
5. Double ‘pebble’ earrings in gold, $79
6. ‘Pink insignia’ beaded cuff, $29.95

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Evening outfit

She’s got the Midas touch! You can’t go wrong with gold accessories for a totally glamorous look, like these 1980s-inspired heels and chunky gold-plated necklace. Instant va-voom!

1. ‘Maison Goossens Paris’ link necklace, $580
2. Leather ‘fold-over’ clutch in gold, $169
3. Gold-plated freshwater pearl ring, $89
4. CC Skye ‘yacht’ link cuff, $179
5. ‘Cleo’ gold-embossed leather heels, $78
6. Rose gold bobby pins in ‘sparkle’, $15

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Office wear revamp

Who said corporate wear had to be boring? Dress up your classic LBD uniform with a cotton scarf, navy laptop bag and sterling silver jewellery for an office-appropriate yet super-stylish look.

1. ‘Key’ necklace, $79
2. Lambretta ‘cielo’ silver mesh watch, $119.50
3. ‘Diamond motif’ lace-edge scarf, $35
4. Wood & leather sandals, $165
5. ‘Lindsay’ laptop bag in navy, $189

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