Cupcakes and Cashmere

Back to Black

December 19th, 2011

Forever 21 Hat, Topshop Dress, Vintage Belt and Bracelets, Coach Clutch, Steve Madden Booties

Sometimes there’s nothing more appealing than ditching tons of colors, patterns, and layers for a simple black ensemble. I picked up this dress at Topshop last time I was in New York and had approximately thirty spare minutes to myself. I didn’t even try it on and knew that the stretchy fabric, cut-out back, and thigh-high slit made it just special enough to become an instant classic.

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  • Di

    I don’t know about this one Emily. It looks kind of witchy/gothic. Still love your style though. Keep up the good work and looking forward to that book in August ’12 :)

  • http://fashionwashere.net Taliah

    You are right!!! Instant classic, Sexy but lady like.

    http://fashionwashere.net

  • http://beingfartedon.wordpress.com/ Kaitlyn

    this quite posssibly is one of my absolute favorites of yours!!!

  • http://www.sarahndipitousdays.blogspot.com Sarah Howard

    Wow, this is an amazing dress! Of course a beautiful outfit as usual.

  • http://www.katiesbliss.com Katie

    Love that dress! Very classic and simple!

    http://www.katiesbliss.com

  • http://www.sweetiekisspie.blogspot.com Sera

    Lovely!

  • http://www.shellzdoll.com/ Shellz

    U look like one of the Olsen twins!!lol.. so cute! check out my tips on picking the right shade of red lipstick:

    http://www.shellzdoll.com/2011/12/18/rock-the-red-lips/

  • http://www.fashionatforty.blogspot.com/ Niki

    Wow! That dress fits you in all the right places. Looks great. Love your site!

  • http://lacoquettedumode.wordpress.com/ Kathryn

    that dress looks great on you—- love the all black look!

    xoxo Kathryn
    http://lacoquettedumode.wordpress.com/

  • http://www.teganiasthoughts.blogspot.com Tegan @ Tegania’s Thoughts

    wow, that dress is absolutely gorgeous!!

  • http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com Jennifer

    Wow you look insanely stunning!

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

  • Jessica

    Love that this dress has a cut-out back where you can still wear a bra! Sad, however, that I can’t find it anywhere!

  • http://www.sandyalamode.com/ Sandy a la Mode

    you look absolutely amazing, girl!!

  • http://bevyblogs.blogspot.com bevy

    wowza! super stunning!

  • liz

    deeeeyum you bad

  • http://givemeglamourplease.blogspot.com Hannah

    You look gorgeous! So classically chic, I absolutely love it!

    xoxo, H
    http://givemeglamourplease.blogspot.com

  • http://www.stylethroughhereyes.com Jenmarie

    You look insanely gorgeous!

  • http://skinnymoonstick.blogspot.com Skinny Moonstick

    I would so buy that dress and wear it the same way!!! An absolute classic and elegance! :) You look gorgeous!
    Good luck!

    skinnymoonstick.blogspot.com

  • http://ieatyogurtforbreakfast.blogspot.com/ joanna

    you look amazing! love love the all black dress!

    http://ieatyogurtforbreakfast.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.sheer-heart.com/ Jaki
  • http://herumbrella.com Grace

    stunning!!

    Grace
    Http://her umbrella.com

  • http://girlinthepoodleshoes.blogspot.com/ Casey Lynn

    agreed, sometimes black is everything
    Girl in the Poodle Shoes

  • http://tulipsandtulle.blogspot.com/ Tulips & Tulle

    Great booties!

    Check out my latest post about Christmas: Tuesday Top Three: Christmas Edition

  • http://pinkiesandbracelets.blogspot.com/ Kelly

    You look absolutely gorgeous!!!

    http://pinkiesandbracelets.blogspot.com/

  • http://sparklesmileandshine.blogspot.com/ Hannah
  • http://www.justsweetlove.typepad.com Jenny Star Lor

    love this look! amazing!

  • http://www.asliceofglam.com Amberly

    So chic and very Rachel Zoe-ish!

    Amberly
    http://www.asliceofglam.com

  • http://www.petitekarinne.wordpress.com Petite Karinne

    WOW! You look absolutely gorgeous…that dress fits like a glove. Lovely…

    http://www.petitekarinne.wordpress.com

  • http://www.discountdiamondringsonline.com enhanced diamonds

    We love your hat.. a great look!

  • http://www.artdecodiamonds.com antique engagement rings

    You look wonderful.. have a wonderful holiday!

  • http://www.manhakins.blogspot.com Kinsey

    You look gorgeous :) !

    I just started a blog of my own, would love for you to check it out!

    http://www.manhakins.blogspot.com

  • http://mertxehernandez.blogspot.com/ Mertxe Hernandez
  • http://www.urbancurator.wordpress.com Mona

    I love how you mixed high and low priced items with vintage to assemble an amazing outfit! Very chic!

  • anon

    Great bum!! x

  • http://thelilbee.com The lil bee

    Hi, punkin’ :) Your eye makeup looks so pretty. And you’re so tiny!

  • http://www.emilyfruit.com Emily

    Damn! That’s a VERY flattering dress!

  • http://cutencomfy.wordpress.com Jasmine

    Love this simple black look! Your hair is gorgeous!!

    cutencomfy.wordpress.com

  • http://www.thrillofthechaise.com Kate
  • http://blushingblack.com LaTisha

    ::SCREAMS:: WOOOOOOW!! So gorg!!! OMG!

    http://blushingblack.com

  • http://www.madforfashionforless.com Berty Morales

    Beautiful dress. I love this entire outfit. Happy Holiday’s Emily! ;)

  • http://www.cuteincorral.blogspot.com Alejandra

    Emily you look stunning as always. Always inspired by your blog. Have a wonderful holiday.

    http://www.cuteincorral.blogspot.com

  • http://www.thefashionguitar.com Thefashionguitar

    Very elegant!

    XO Charlotte
    http://www.thefashionguitar.com

  • http://www.MyHauteCloset.com MyHauteCloset

    Holy Moly Emily! This is such a sexy look for you. Vampy hispter. Totally different that your typical outfits. I like! The proportion of the shoe is perfect with the dress too. Bravo chica ;)

    http://myhautecloset.com

  • http://fashionisevolution.blogspot.com Célèste

    I love how you thought to pair it with that hat. Very unique and classic.

  • http://lerougestylo.blog.com Ashley

    Gorgeous! Love an all-black outfit, especially during the winter.

    -Ashley
    http://lerougestylo.blog.com

  • Karina

    what is the name of this dress on topshop! it is so stunning on you emily and i would really love to purchase it!

  • http://livingchel.com Chelsa

    I did the same thing the other day. I wore all black… dress with a black glitter belt, quilted knee high boots, a Chanel flap bag and wool coat. Somehow I managed to avoid looking like I was attending a funeral. When I am not inspired by colors and patterns I always turn to black and It always looks great.

  • http://thestyleartbyzlata.blogspot.com Zlata

    You look amazing in this dress
    I love your hat.. <3

  • http://petiteandhungry.blogspot.com Petite and Hungry
  • http://usefulthingsbeautifulthings.blogspot.com/ Beautiful Things

    Great outfit! Reminds me of Stevie Nicks.