Meet Your New Wardrobe Staple: The Belted Black Dress is Your New LBD, as Shown on Irina Shayk and Alicia Vikander

When Irina Shayk and Alicia Vikander, two of the sexiest It-girls in the game, both show up to summer events wearing the same style dress, it’s inevitable that others will follow. When that dress happens to be ultra-flattering on a variety of body types and something you can pull off on a budget, it’s bound to start a revolution. Ladies, meet the summer BBD (a.k.a. the belted black dress).

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The little black dress is not always the most practical choice in the summer. It can be too serious for daytime events, to wintery for sunshine, and too uncomfortable sit down in. But, lower the hemline just a bit, stick with a lightweight, breeze-friendly fabric, and cinch in the waist to keep the sex appeal intact, and you’ve got the perfect warm-weather frock. And, just for the record, nothing will showcase your luminous summer skin like black will.

As Shayk and Vikander prove, you can adjust the silhouette to suit your body shape and style. Here are a few variations on the summer BBD we like, starting at a mind-blowing $20.

Reformation Parisa Dress, $218, available at thereformation.com

H&M Knit Dress, $20 (Was $50), available at hm.com

Asos Curve Crepe Midi Dress, $23 (Was $57), available at asos.com

Michael Michael Kors Wrap-Effect Dress, $82 (Was $205), available at netaporter.com

Got a flowy black dress that needs a little oomph? Try this one-and-done accessory instead.

Nasty Gal Rope Belt, $25, available at nastygal.com

Now we're all about dresses, but forgetting your pants at home? Questionable. But if you're going to do it, follow suit of these stylish celebs:

Source: http://www.glamour.com/story/meet-your-new-wardrobe-staple-the-belted-black-dress-is-your-new-lbd