Petite Fashion Challenge #7: The Little Black Dress

This month’s Petite Fashion Challenge is being hosted by none other than Jessy from The Little Dust Princess! Here is the challenge:
“A little black dress (LBD) is essential in every woman’s wardrobe. It’s always great for back-up if you run out of outfit ideas for a night out. Adding a pop of colour to your LBD will change up its look and make your dress a little less boring.
For this challenge, add a pop of colour (or two) to your little black dress to change up the look. You could add anything from an accessory to a blazer, or even nail polish!”
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Dress: H & M sheath dress- size 2 (similar here)
I thought this challenge was going to be easy for me but turns out- not so easy! I had such a tough time with it and have no idea why!

1. Added a statement necklace 
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2. Added a belt
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Belt: J.Crew whipsnake belt in georgia peach– size XS (buy here or similar here)
3. Add a lace vest 
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Vest: H & M -size XS (similar here or here)
4. Add a chambray shirt 
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Shirt: Ann Taylor Chambray shirt– size XXSP (buy here or J.Crew version)
None of these outfits are great but I got tired of re-taking pictures so this is what I have! This has been a
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  1. I feel the same way. I thought it was going to be an easy challenge but it wasn't 🙂 You did great though! I love your necklace. I got mine today and I loveeee them too.

  2. Love the casualness with the chambray shirt knotted! I will be trying that in the future 🙂

  3. Thanks for doing it step-by-step – great idea! Really breaks it down and makes it easier to emulate for ppl like me 🙂 You look beautiful as always!

  4. Loving the chambray "villain" in the last photo. Jenna Lyons would be proud! Very pretty! xoxo Kiki

  5. Annie I had the same struggles! I tend to prefer a simple black dress by itself and I stink at adding color! I think you did a great job though 🙂 Looking forward to next month!

  6. Coral accents go PERFECTLY with LBD, so much better than I pictured. Well executed and I especially love the look with the lace vest!

    And I agree that this challenge was a lot harder than meets the eye. I thought it would be a cakewalk but I struggled a lot more than I thought I would and ended up just not doing much. 🙂

  7. Love the last look, way to dress down the LBD! I found this challenge to be particularly difficult as well, but I guess that's why it's called a "challenge." You still look great in all the looks. =)

  8. Wow the ways you style them are brilliant from classy to casual. I don't know which one is my most favorite, #4 is so adorable.

  9. Chambray > lace vest.

    You're so lucky you found so many of these whipsnake belts. I really wanted this coral color and the purple.

    This challenge was a great reason to show off your AS jewelry. I'm still not jumping on the bandwagon, but I like seeing it on all the petites so far.

  10. I love the look with the vest, really creative. Good look with the skinny belt as well! I might even try that out one day