(7 of 10) The Best Little Black Dresses There are few things that women of every age, taste, and style can agree on: The importance of owning a great little black dress is among them. Perfect for parties and formal occasions of every sort, LBDs are a favorite of social butterflies and designers alike. To help figure out which frock is right for you, review our list of the most flattering and fashionable silhouettes around. Embellished Social butterflies are sure to turn heads in the season’s embellished black shifts. Red-carpet regulars like Stacy Keibler appreciate that these studded dresses don’t require any additional accents—and surely, you will too. Tory Burch, $595.