The Perfect Little Black Dress: Meet the Louise Mini Dress in Black

Every wardrobe needs a little black dress. It's a cliche, we know. And it might sound a little old school, but listen, facts are facts. Otherwise what would you wear to that dinner you didn't know you were going to, the office day that turns into drinks after, the wedding where you also want to be comfortable, or the date night you planned last minute with someone off Tinder? Just trust us, the little black dress is not dead. (Not that anyone said it was!)

That being said... introducing the Louise in black. Here is why we think it earns the title of The Perfect Little Black Dress. (And you will too, we promise).

The fabric

The Louise is made from 100% cotton with a soft, almost velvety feel. It still holds its shape through a full day of wear, day after day. Yet it's still ultra comfortable. That balance is what most cotton dresses miss, and it is the reason we kept coming back to this fabric while we were developing the piece. We wanted it to feel premium, cozy, yet still look chic.

It is breathable, easy to care for, and built to truly last instead of pilling after a few washes. We've done the tests, we know!

The fit

The Louise was designed to essentially give you a couple of different sizes within the same dress. The adjustable waist tabs let you pull the waist tighter to provide a more defined, tailored silhouette (basically make you look snatched), or button them on the looser setting for a relaxed (but still flattering) shape. We often see it worn tighter at the start of the day, then loosened by the end.  

There are also deep side pockets hidden within the seams, because if you ask any woman what clothes today lack, they will say pockets. Women want pockets. And we are tired of pretending otherwise. 

Why the black version specifically

Black is the epitome of capsule in a capsule wardrobe. The Louise in black goes from a work day straight into a dinner, from a brunch into a wedding rehearsal, from sneakers to heels without missing a beat. It is the dress you can pack for a weekend trip and wear three different ways without anyone noticing it is the same piece. (Or they do, and they ask you where you got it!)

It also looks unreasonably good in photos, but that part is a bonus.

How to style it

The beauty of a little black dress is that it makes getting dressed pretty effortless. A few easy combinations we love:

• Day: white sneakers, a denim jacket, hair down.
• Office: a fitted blazer, sleek flats or low heels, gold jewelry.
• Dinner: heels, a bold lip, statement earrings.
• Wedding guest: strappy sandals, a clutch, hair up.
• Travel: with a slip-on shoe and a longer coat over the top.

Shop the Louise

The Louise Dress in black is available now. If you have been looking for a black dress that is very much worth keeping in the front of your closet, this is the one we made for you.