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11th Feb 2020
Big dress energy is taking over with these versatile monochrome pieces
The LBD is a classic for a reason — a black, mini dress that flatters the figure is the answer to many a wardrobe upset. But in 2020, we’re all about the comfort. Where LBD’s are reserved for days when we are also able to take on the heels and attitude, a big black puffy dress speaks for itself (and lets us relax a little).
A big black dress (or a BBD, as it shall heretofore be known) looks as good with a messy bun and runners than it does with a full-glam look. The a-line, tiered smock-shape we’ve seen over the past 12 months has radiated everywhere, from the runways at Cecilie Bahnsen and Ganni to the Zara dress we all know and love, and everywhere in between.
Contrary to popular belief, an airy, puffy shape will not necessarily be unforgiving to a bigger figure — quite the opposite. Pretty much any body shape can take on the BBD of the moment, and the comfort and versatility it affords to the wearer makes it all worth it.
Embellished, plain, cotton, silk, leather, belted, loose — in any colour, so long as it’s black. If you’re interested in cultivating some big dress energy for yourself, here are some of our favourites.
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ASOS DESIGN Curve tiered cotton poplin smock midi dress in black, €44.24 from ASOS
DREAM Prairie lace maxi dress, €222.95 from Sister Jane
MM6 Maison Margiela asymmetric panelled pleated crepe and cotton-poplin dress, €724.47 available from Net-a-Porter
Balloon-sleeved dress, €34.99 from H&M
Faux leather dress, €59.95 from Zara
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Jayda silk-taffeta midi dress, €1,628.62 available from Net-a-Porter
Stradivarius poplin smock dress with collar detail in black, €35.93 available from ASOS
Faux leather dress, €49.95 from Zara
Avavav ruffled tiered cotton-poplin maxi dress, €380 available from Net-a-Porter
Gathered leather dress, €450 from Arket
ASOS DESIGN high neck tiered mini smock dress in textured organza, €69.13 from ASOS
Combined voluminous dress, €49.95 from Zara
Cotton voile slip dress, €89 from Arket
Lee Mathews Hattie ruffled floral-print silk-chiffon maxi dress, €1,139 available from Net-a-Porter
Milk It Vintage oversized smock dress with balloon sleeves and open back in taffeta, €62.21 from ASOS
Simone Rocha broderie anglaise cotton-poplin midi dress, €655 available from Net-a-Porter
Baccara Rose midi wrap dress, €110.95 from Sister Jane
Baccara Rose midi wrap dress, €110.95 from Sister Jane
Cecilie Bahnsen Ebba tiered faille midi dress, €1,080 available from Net-a-Porter