
You'd think that a black dress was best suited for a wedding reception or movie premiere and we couldn't agree. But the LBD is a lot more versatile than that because it's possible to be worn casually too. Don't believe us? Look no further than Disha Patani.

Disha Patani wore a black dress with casual accessories
For an afternoon out, the Bollywood actress sported a black dress with minimal accessories and pulled it off breezily. So if you're looking to get more wear out of your black dresses for a casual occasion, follow these styling tricks as seen on Disha.
(Also Read: 3 Times Disha Patani Showed Us That Dresses Can Be Both Casual And Party)
1. Pick The Right Dress
For a casual function, we'd recommend skipping the velvet fabrics and bodycon fits. Instead, choose a dress that's more relaxed in terms of style and silhouette like what Disha is wearing, to best complement the accessories paired with it.
Swirlster Says: Get the Femella Layered Black Dress which has similar sheer layers and a halter neckline costing Rs 399 from Rs 1,390. Shop here.

Dress from Femella
There's also the Harpa Shift Black Dress which comes in a sheer sheath style costing Rs 899 from Rs 1,799. Shop here.

Dress from Harpa
2. Tone Down The Bling
Note down that this isn't the occasion to bring out your beads and baubles. Choose minimal jewellery that's easy to work into a look which won't look over the top.
Swirlster Says: Get the Foara Triangular Short Necklace with a triangle shaped pendant costing Rs 275 from Rs 520. Shop here.

Necklace from Foara
Choose the Shining Jewel Infinity Design Pendant costing Rs 275 from Rs 699. Shop here.

Necklace from Shining Jewel
3. Skip Heels
Disha has made the clever move to skip her stilettos and slip into a pair of gold flats. Not only is it definitely a more comfortable choice, they'll lend a laidback glint to your outfit.
Swirlster Says: Get the Call It Spring Gold Flats costing Rs 1,200 from Rs 2,999. Shop here.

Flats from Call It Spring
Pick the Miss CL by Carlton London Rose Gold Flats costing Rs 628 from Rs 1,399. Shop here.

Flats from Miss CL
4. Bag It
Finally, put away your evening clutches and choose a fun sling bag to pair with your look. That is sure to make the ensemble more casual without looking any less stylish.
Swirlster Says: Get the Lino Perros Sling Bag with a gold chain costing Rs 1,187 from Rs 1,695. Shop here.

Bag from Lino Perros
Try the Allen Solly Casual Sling Bag with a black tassel costing Rs 1,199 from Rs 1,999. Shop here.

Bag from Allen Solly
Will you be wearing your little black dress casually like Disha Patani? Tell us in the comments.
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