If there’s such a thing as a universally accepted closet staple, it would certainly be the little black dress. Timeless and classic, with various styles to suit all sorts of tastes, the LBD is the perfect canvas for accessorizing. While it’s certainly fun to dress up the dark frock with statement jewels and accessories, though, sometimes it’s nice to wear it just as it is. This dress from Stylista certainly inspires that with its simple beauty, thanks to its strategically placed ruching and tulip hem.

Dress: Catherine Catherine Malandrino (c/o Stylista Clothing Co.) | Pumps: Celine | Clutch: Saint Laurent | Lips: Estee Lauder in Rich Red

Photos by Maricle Kang

Ever since I made the decision to continually minimize my closet and become more selective about what I purchase, I’ve naturally had to give some thought into what that would look like and require. One such realization has been the need to do my best in choosing only pieces that I will get a lot of wear out of, ones that will still be interesting to me season after season. Looking at my wardrobe, the clothes with the most longevity are always neutrals in classic shapes made interesting with textures and details… which is why this frayed linen jacket and lace skirt made it into the closet (and have been on serious rotation) this summer.

ps. The lace skirt is on super sale now, see how I styled it multiple ways here, here and here!

Tee: She Is Clothing (c/o) | Skirt: LOFT | Jacket: Club Monaco | Bracelets: Alex & Ani and Jeweliq | Heels: Celine Lips: Mac Lip Pencil in Brick and Estee Lauder in Rich Red

Photos by Maricle Kang