Dress: Old Navy (under $40!) Purse: GiGi New York Shoes: Sam Edelman Bracelet: Gorjana via Rocksbox (use code bostonchicpartyxoxo for your first month free!) Earrings: Jules Smith via Rocksbox Necklace: Kendra Scott via Rocksbox Sunglasses: Karen Walker via Ditto (use code BOSTONCHICPARTY for your first month free!) Lips: Bite in Quince
The LBD- normally you think of it as standing for little black dress, but in this case, I mean the LONG black dress. A great black maxi is a definitely one of my closet staples. For years I avoided maxi dresses as someone on the shorter side. Luckily, I embraced my fears and tried on a black maxi dress a few years ago- and just like that I was in love!
A black maxi dress is a staple for a few reasons. First, it pretty much takes no brain power to get dressed when wearing one because you throw it on and any accessory matches. Along those same lines, the second reason the L(ong)BD is a staple is because you can accessorize it a million different ways! Third, if you are a shorty like me, a black maxi (or any solid color maxi) will help you look much taller. I’m always down for something that makes me look a bit taller 🙂
Two of my favorite subscription services, Ditto and Rocksbox, help me keep my sunnies and jewelry on constant rotation- and give me something new to pair with my black maxi each month. If you haven’t heard of these services before, they are seriously amazing! With Ditto you can rent designer sunglasses for only $24 a month- switching them out as often as you’d like. Featuring amazing brands like Karen Walker, Ray Ban, Prada and Vera Wang, you’ll get to try out and rent some amazing pieces like the ones I am wearing here for a fraction of their retail price. You obviously also need some jewels to go with your sunglasses and Rocksbox has you covered there. For a steal of $19 a month, you will get three pieces of jewelry with your subscription. All three I am wearing here are from my most recent box. The jewels are gorgeous and you can switch them out as often as you like too!
Like what you hear? You can try out both of these subscriptions free for your first month! For Ditto, use code BOSTONCHICPARTY for your first month free and use code bostonchicpartyxoxo to get some sparkles delivered to you each month with Rocksbox.
Now it’s your turn… Is the black maxi dress a staple in your closet? What are your favorite subscription services?
xoxo, Jenna
FYI- Ditto and Rocksbox are both currently providing me with a complimentary membership. All opinions and images are my own.
ahhh I need that black maxi! I can tell I would absolutely LIVE in that. I have a black maxi, but it’s got cutouts and is definitely more of a “going out” dress than it is an every day type of dress. need this!
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Thanks girl! This one is perfect for everyday and you can dress it up or down- would absolutely recommend it!
I’m wearing a casual LBD today and was loving how easy it was this morning. I used to have a black maxi some years back but don’t know what happened to it – I need to update! Also, love this shoot location and your pink lips!
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Thanks Kristen! Is there anything better than a black dress? Was fun to take some pics over in Charlestown and explore a different neighborhood!
Wow. You look lovely. I too avoided the maxi, it’s all about finding the right one. That LBD is definitely the one for you! 🙂 Love the background too – where are you?
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Thank you! You should try it too! Took these pictures in Charlestown at the Navy Yard! Fun area to explore 😀
I’ll share if I do. Thanks for the location. I’m going to have to check out Charlestown – have only been there 2x! Shameful if I admitted to the amount of time I’ve lived in the Boston area!!
Ohhhmygoodness you look amaze in this. i cut out all of my subscription boxes to save $$ but you are defffinitely making me want to try Ditto now…..!
xx, emily
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Thanks Emily! Ditto is awesome! But I am a sunglasses lover 😉
I 100% have a black maxi in my closet – I’ve had the same one for 5 years so it might be time to get a new one LOL!! Love this one on you!! I’m actually going to cancel my sephora play box…I’m just not loving it right now! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
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Isn’t the black maxi the best? So easy! Bummer about the Sephora box- I haven’t had the best luck with beauty boxes like that either!
Love this black maxi! Maxi dresses are definitely my go to. Also loving the shots against the brick wall.
Xo Emily
http://www.thehipsuburban.com
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Thanks Emily 🙂
LOVE the L(ong) BD. Of course you wearing it makes it even more stunning looking, WOW!
It’s a very elegant look,thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Thank you Brian! You are too kind!
Girl! We are totally twinning today. I am also wearing a black maxi and feel the same as you do! They are the PERFECT go-to dress. you look flawless.
xx, Lauren {www.rosesandrainboots.com}
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So excited to be twins 🙂 Can’t go wrong with a black maxi!xoxo!
I agree! LongBD are the best! I need to update mine though! And rock box and ditto are amazing!!
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Thanks girlie 🙂 The LBD is a great one!
This maxi was made for you! I am totally with you on these subscriptions girly!! I don’t know how we ever lived without them LOL!
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Me either! They are seriously the best! Thanks love!
Oh Jenna! You are working that black maxi girlfriend! I love the way that you styled this outfit just like every outfit post, amazing as always! I am loving it!
XOXO Morgan
http://www.styleonedge.net
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Thanks Morgan! 🙂 I can’t resist a perfect black dress!
Love this classic look, and those sunnies are amazing! Hugs, Kait
http://www.makeminemaroon.com
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Thanks Kait! Was so hard to return them for a new pair, but I got some Ray Bans I am loving!