midi black sweater dress Ribbed Knit Great for any cup size Black Ribbed Long Sleeve Midi

Heath Oil on canvas H 88 x W 69 cm Southampton City Museums Woman in Black Jules mile Saintin's the Woman in Black (or The Tomb without Flowers) shows a fashionably dressed dark haired woman in a black silk striped mourning dress with bustled back staring out to sea (suggested as the resting place of a loved on)

I love it styled alone but as you can see above it looks fantastic with various jackets and cardigans

Adding statement jewelry, a bold clutch, and elaborate hair accessories on top creates a look that reads as effortful rather than confident

Choose a long tunic style, or opt for a shirtdress with buttons so you can leave a few buttons unfastened at the bottom

it is a fail-safe go-to look