My Incredibly Chic Co-Worker Is a Master at Elevated Black-Dress

It’s no surprise that working in fashion means being surrounded by incredibly chic people who constantly inspire your next look. Such is the case with all of my co-workers, but there is one in particular who is known for putting together elevated outfits with black dresses: our associate director of special projects, Kristen Nichols. I’m pretty faithful to black dresses over any other color or print, so I couldn’t help but notice her various inspiring takes.

I set out to find some of her best black-dress outfits, which are well-documented on her stylish Instagram account. There are endless outfits to pick from, so it took me a moment to narrow it down to seven of my personal favorites. Each is the epitome of elevated thanks not only to the black dress styles she choses, which range from mini to maxi lengths, but also the bags and shoes she opts for. Think sleek mini bags, sophisticated slingback shoes, and effortless sandals to name a few.

Keep scrolling to check out and shop each outfit that prove Nichols is a true master at elevated black-dress outfits.

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You’ll wear these forever.

Open Edit

Pleated Sleeveless Minidress

Under $100 and super chic.

JW PEI

Yulia Faux Leather Bucket Bag

SKIMS

Stretch Cotton Rib Tank Dress

This one is an editor favorite.

Tory Burch

Pierced Slingback Open Toe Flat

The epitome of statement flats.

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ASTR the Label

Square Neck Midi Dress

AllSaints

Anais Stud Leather Clutch

City Chic

Estella Jacquard Midi Dress

This one is selling out fast!

Sam Edelman

Bianka Slingback Pump

I want these in so many colors.

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Susana Monaco

Core Strapless Tube Minidress

JYG

Small Knotted Clutch Bag

Old Navy

Fit & Flare Linen-Blend Mini Dress

I can’t help but think they used Kristen’s look as inspiration.

Steve Madden

Lynley Slingback Sandal

Barely there sandals are a personal favorite.

4.

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NASTY GAL

Open Back Cotton Midi Dress

Schutz

Heloise Slingback Sandal

Endless styling possibilities here.

H&M

Tie-Shoulder-Strap Midi Dress

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Tory Burch

Round-Neck Wool Tunic

Another pair of classic sunglasses.

Endless Rose

Sleeveless Tweed Dress

Savette

Symmetry Pochette Leather Top-Handle Bag

Reformation dresses are always on point.

Zhabtuc

Kitten Heel Pumps

White kitten-heel pumps always sell out super fast.

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H&M

Mermaid-Skirt Bodycon Dress

This can easily be dressed up or down.

Good American

Shine Scoop Back Ribbed Tank Dress

This looks great with flats as well.

H&M

Pointed Slingback Pumps

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Alice + Olivia

Harmony Mini Slipdress

This dress is always in style.

H&M

Belt-Detail Shoulder Bag

Loving the simple buckle.

Eloquii

Relaxed Square Neck Mini Dress

This one is 50% off right now.

A heeled take on the earlier barely there sandal.

Lovers and Friends

Lainey Mini Dress

This option has super-skinny straps.

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