Inspirational Monday: The Black Maxi Dress

The black maxi dress is a staple dress that every woman should have in their closet. It's like starting with a blank canvas-- you can really dress it anyway that you want. For work all you need is a pair of heels, blazer, and high heels. For a casual day flip flops and a simple statement accessory. This is also once piece of clothing that can take you from spring to winter. A maxi dress can be layered with sweaters, jackets, and worn with tights and boots.

The Black Maxi Dress by fashionistany featuring a racerback dress

Racerback dress, $52 Vanessa Bruno Athé cotton sweater, $186 Topshop, $70 Denim jacket, $110 Dolce vita shoes, $69 Dolce Vita zipper boots, 165 CAD Keds multi colored shoes, $40 Jeffrey Campbell red heels, €79 Silver handbag, $51 Rebecca Minkoff clutch handbag, $295 Chain necklace, $13 BCBG Max Azria beading jewelry, $88 Neon necklace, 40 AUD Metallic jewelry, $8.10 White shawl, £25 White shawl, $12 Billabong straw fedora hat, $34 AllSaints slouchy beanie, $39 Pieces leather belt, $6.63 Ray-Ban ray ban sunglasses, $150

It's a fully functional piece that I just love and love to have fun with. My newly acquired Valrouge black maxi dress is just what I needed in my wardrobe. A piece that can function during the work week and also can be worn on the weekends. I love maxi dresses because they are so casual and I love keeping mine simple. Even when running out to do some errands I need a little statement necklace to make the look my own. This exactly what I wore on Sunday on our usual Sunday run to the grocery shopping for the week. 

Dress: c/o Valrouge

Sandals: Ann Taylor Loft

Necklace: Forever21

Bag: c/o Rebecca Minkoff

Sunglasses: no name

photos taken by Brian Cavanaugh

How would you wear a black maxi dress?