It can be so easy to only see a piece of clothing in one way. I look at it and put it into it’s own metaphorical box. I think “I wear this for this particular occasion, with these pieces, these accessories, in this particular season. And that is that.” I often think this with my black fit and flare dress. Up to now I have only styled it in a formal matter. To think outside the box and save some money on future outfits I decided to come up with 4 ways to style a black fit and flare dress.
Tip – What makes a basic a basic?
“Fashion basics have the magic power of making your everyday life easier.”
Ann Cathrin Schönrock; Source
To me what defines an item of clothing as a basic is its versatility. A basic is a wardrobe staple that can be worn in a variety of different ways, for different occasions, and in different seasons. For example: a pair of blue jeans, a pair of flats, or a white button up blouse.
4 Ways to Style a Black Fit and Flare Dress
1. Casual:
![4 Ways to Style a Black Fit and Flare Dress](https://janiceengelgau.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201106_janice_cp-317-683x1024.jpg)
![4 Ways to Style a Black Fit and Flare Dress](https://janiceengelgau.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201106_janice_cp-312-683x1024.jpg)
- Red Sweater; Grace Karin 2020
- Flats; Sarah Flint 2020 ( For $50 off your first pair click here)
- Bow scrunchie; Forever 21 2020
2. Business:
![4 Ways to Style a Black Fit and Flare Dress](https://janiceengelgau.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201106_janice_cp-260-683x1024.jpg)
![4 Ways to Style a Black Fit and Flare Dress](https://janiceengelgau.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201106_janice_cp-244-683x1024.jpg)
- Blazer; Allegra K 2020
- Flats; Sarah Flint 2020 ( For $50 off your first pair click here)
- Belt; Jasgood 2020
3. Modern:
![4 Ways to Style a Black Fit and Flare Dress](https://janiceengelgau.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201106_janice_cp-225-683x1024.jpg)
![4 Ways to Style a Black Fit and Flare Dress](https://janiceengelgau.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201106_janice_cp-200-683x1024.jpg)
- Jean jacket; Macys 2018
- Brown leather booties; Frye (Purchased on Poshmark)
- Bow scrunchie; Anthropologie 2020
4. Fancy:
![4 Ways to Style a Black Fit and Flare Dress](https://janiceengelgau.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201106_janice_cp-424-683x1024.jpg)
![4 Ways to Style a Black Fit and Flare Dress](https://janiceengelgau.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201106_janice_cp-427-683x1024.jpg)
- Faux Fur; Aukmla 2020
- Black Pumps; Abella 2020
- Bow scrunchie; Forever 21 2020
Outfit Details:
- Dress; Grace Karin 2020
- Belt; Jasgood 2020
Photos by Allie Provost; pretaprovost.com
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