How to Style a Long Sleeve Black Dress?

When choosing a dress, which color do you prefer? Perhaps influenced by the dopamine dressing style that has been very popular in the past two years, you prefer very bright and vivid colors. But there is no doubt that this dressing style is not suitable for everyone. For most people, a dress in high saturation colors will make your skin look darker. So, you can do the opposite and choose a black dress. And, from the perspective of matching it with other items, this is also a more versatile choice.

You may need to wear a long sleeve black dress for a variety of reasons, such as formality or sun protection. You don't have to be discouraged because even in summer, long sleeves are not equal to make you feel hotter. For autumn and winter, a long sleeve black dress is more suitable to be matched with other coats. So, if you need tips on how to wear a black long sleeve dress, keep reading!

How to Avoid Looking Rigid in a Long Sleeve Black Dress?

Although black is very versatile, it always leaves people with a very serious impression. Therefore, in many people's stereotypes, black clothes are more suitable for elders, and young girls should not wear black unless on extremely formal occasions. This is undoubtedly a wrong view, but if it is not chosen properly, a long sleeve black dress can indeed make beautiful ladies look more rigid. So, how to avoid looking rigid in a long sleeve black dress?

First of all, when choosing a long sleeve black dress, you can choose a well-designed one according to your figure shape. Compared with a plain black straight dress, a slit dress, an one shoulder dress, or even an A-line dress is definitely more unique. Alternatively, you can actually go for a patchwork one, which means that the sleeves and the main body of the dress are made of different fabrics. This can also help to solve the problem of being stuffy in a long sleeve black dress in the summer. Regardless of the fabric the main body of the dress, as long as the sleeves are made of some light fabrics such as mesh or lace, the effect is similar to a sleeveless dress. And it is also a very novel idea to avoid being rigid.

Secondly, Whether a dress is airy or stiff depends a lot on its fabric, and the fabric is also the first key factor that determines your wearing experience. If you can choose a long sleeve black dress made of light fabrics such as silk or chiffon, then this dress will sway gently with your steps and the breeze, fully showing your elegant and agile temperament. In winter, you don't have to worry that heavy fabrics would you look dull either. Choosing a black long sleeve dress with good textured fabrics such as velvet or tweed will not detract from your noble temperament at all.

Finally, you can also pair your long sleeve black dress with some unique accessories. For example, a delicate brooch, a pair of sparkling earrings or a colorful hairband. If you prefer an artistic look, you can also wear a pair of framed glasses. Don't underestimate the function of these accessories. Their presence will directly elevate your look to a higher level. So these accessories can also prevent your look from looking dull.

How to Style a Long Sleeve Black Dress in Winter?

Let's discuss a question that you may be very concerned about: Which season is a long sleeve black dress more suitable for? Generally speaking, it is more suitable for spring and autumn. If you choose a dress with sleeves made of light fabrics, it is also suitable for summer. However, wearing only a dress in winter, even if it is long-sleeved, is not feasible in most countries and regions. But that doesn’t mean that we do not have the chance to wear a long sleeve black dress in winter at all.

First of all, layering is a highly recommended dressing idea. You can wear not only a coat over your dress, but also a pair of pants inside your dress. Among them, we have listed the following outfits for your reference:

A long wool coat + a mini long sleeve black dress + a pair of wide leg jeans

This is the perfect outfit. It keeps you warm and stylish without having to worry that the mini dress brings difficulty to your movements. For a better warmth, you can also choose a long sleeve black dress made of wool or velvet. Since black and denim blue are both very versatile colors, no matter what color your wool coat is, this outfit will never fail.

A crop down coat + a maxi long sleeve black dress + a pair of leggings

This outfit may not be with much sense of layering as the previous one, but it can make you look neater. And, for colder weather, a wool coat may not be enough, so you need to wear a warmer down jacket. In addition, a maxi dress also provides you with an elegant outfit. Together with a pair of leggings, no matter how cold the weather is, you will not be afraid.

A black PU leather jacket + a long sleeve black dress

This all-black look is more suitable for creating a cool and unisex style on relatively warm days. If it is possible, you can also wear a pair of sunglasses to look more handsome.

Footwear to Wear with a Long Sleeve Black Dress

The footwear you pair with a long sleeve black dress also need to be adjusted according to the season, weather, and your style. For spring and summer, you can choose among:

A pair of high heels. It is nearly a must for a grand occasion. To attend a formal or grand occasion, the long sleeve black dress you wear must be decorated more gorgeously, so you can wear a pair of high heels to improve your aura.

A pair of leather shoes. For some formal occasions, a pair of leather shoes is a good choice since it is both decent and comfortable. Of course, for a daily look, or a retro look, you can also choose a pair of leather shoes.

A pair of sneakers. For more casual occasions and for better wearing experience, you can also wear a pair of sneakers. But in order to match the black color of the dress, it is best to choose a pair of white or black sneakers.

For autumn or winter, you need thicker footwear to keep warm. So various types of boots might be better choices:

A pair of ankle boots. A pair of ankle boots is a type of commonly seen footwear in winter. The most important advantage is that they are very classic and will hardly go out of style. You can choose a pair of low-heeled or wedge-heeled ankle boots, and match it with a simple and slim-fitting long sleeve black dress, which is very suitable for business or formal occasions and can highlight your capable temperament.

A pair of long boots. If you would like to wear a mini long sleeve black dress, and do not want to wear a pair of jeans or other pants under it, then you can also wear a pair of long boots to keep your calves warm. On the other hand, a pair of long boots also highlights your neat and handsome vibe. It is also acceptable to wear it in the outfit with the leather jacket.

A pair of snow boots. If you live in an area with a lot of snow, then a pair of snow boots will be one of the must-haves for your winter outfit. A pair of snow boots looks very furry and cute. If you like the cute and age-reducing style, you can wear a furry knit hat and a pair of furry snow boots while wearing a long sleeve black dress.

Makeup Tips for Your Long Sleeve Black Dress for Different Occasions

For business occasions, the key factor of your makeup is to be decent. So too heavy makeup should be avoided. And for everyday outfits, too heavy makeup is also unnecessary. So the only thing you need to do is to apply the foundation evenly and use the concealer to cover acne marks, freckles and other blemishes appropriately. If you want to look more energetic, you can use the bean paste color or nude pink lipstick.

But for grand events you might need more delicate eye makeup. To match with the black dress, earth-toned eyeshadow is the most suitable choice. After applying eyeshadow, you can also draw upward eyeliner to make your eyes look more lively and charming. After that, curl your eyelashes and apply mascara to fix the shape. If you feel that your eyelashes are not long enough, you can also apply some false eyelashes. If you want your makeup to be more shiny, you can also add some small sequins on your eyelids.