black dress with sleeves Lulus | Long Sleeve Maxi | Womens | 1X (Available in 3X, 2X, XXS, XS, S, M, XL) fitted waist sits atop a mermaid Berylove Women Little Black Dress

The sleeker the silhouette, the easier it is to pair with dressier pieces like trousers or blazers

The Silver Linings Playbook actor stepped out in NYC on Friday afternoon, trading in her laid-back summer style for a knee-length dress with a plunging sweetheart neckline

Swapping your Oxfords for a nice pair of loafers could work, as could trading your suit for a pair of charcoal trousers and a sports coat, so long as you err on the side of conservatism with the fabric and pattern

Thank you for such an easy Barbie dress

Itfeatures an open-back fitted bodice, puff sleevesthat can youwear on or off the shoulder, and a dotted glitter tulle fabric for a glamorous touch