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10 best little black dresses

And stylish ways to update your favourite frock
By Photography by Alvaro Goveia; Hair by Justin German; Makeup by Sheri Stroh
10 best little black dresses

Look for ruffles

Dress, $875, Lida Biday.

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Just add fun fur

Coat, $495, Lundström.



Under $100: Dress, $80, Esprit. Belt, $50, Banana Republic. Ring, $20, Melanie Lyne.



Beauty note: Use a texturizing spray to work your hair’s natural waves into a modern look that’s soft and sexy.

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Just add a gold jacket

Robbi and Nikki jacket, $340, Holt Renfrew. Clutch, $205, BCBG.



Under $100: Necklace, $55, Banana Republic. Dress, $69, Moon Apparel.



Beauty note: Add a feminine edge with a super-sleek pony hot off the fall runways.

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Just add ruby tights

David Dixon Shoes, $125, Town Shoes.



Under $100: Dress, $39, Joe Fresh. Cuff, $7, H and M. Tights , $8, Secret Legwear.

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Look for a lace overlay

Denis Merotto dress, $1,160, Holt Renfrew. Betsey Johnson necklace, $140, The Bay.



Showstopper: Juicy jewels

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Just add metallic heels

Rachel Rachel Roy dress, $169, The Bay. Clutch, $274, BCBG.



Under $100: Bracelet, $68, Banana Republic . Shoes, $50, Aldo Shoes.

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Look for soft leather

Skin by Greta Constantine dress, $499, Danier.



Under $100: Belt, $28, BCBG. Clutch, $30, H and M. Shoes, $40, H and M.



Beauty note: Nude lips and a bronze eye create a fresh — and chic — finish.

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Look for a bold belt

Dress, $205, Banana Republic. Belt, $116, BCBG.



Under $100: Ring, $50, Banana Republic.

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Look for billowy tulle

Dress, $465, Lundström. Bracelet, $550, Carole Tanenbaum. Ring, $115, Topaz Jewelry. Clutch, $124, Banana Republic. Shoes, $234, BCBG.


Showstopper: Cocktail ring

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Just add a tuxedo jacket

Dress, $358, Anthropologie. Bracelet, $238, Topaz Jewelry.



Under $100: Jacket, $65, Smart Set.



Beauty note: If you’re short on time, skip the blowout and go for a sophisticated, sleek do. For extra drama, pair it with a dark, smoky eye.

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