Martha Stewart Majorly Channeled Audrey Hepburn in an Ageless LBD

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Martha Stewart is the moment. Well, she’s every moment really, whether she’s wearing a plunging one-piece swimsuit or versatile fall booties. She’s timeless, providing style inspiration for a variety of generations — and she just did it again with a special silver-screen twist. 

Last Friday, Martha Stewart hosted a breakfast at Tiffany & Co. to celebrate the NYC Wine and Food Festival, benefiting the give-back organization, God’s Love We Deliver. The business woman wore a perfectly on-theme little black dress, channeling Audrey Hepburn’s on-screen role of Holly Golightly. I wouldn’t expect anything less of Stewart; the gown featured a square neck, bell sleeves, and a length that hit right above her knees.

Connected Apparel Faux Wrap Bell-Sleeve Jersey Cocktail Dress

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Maggy London Flutter-Sleeve Faux Wrap Midi Dress

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Connected Apparel Sheer Sleeve Dress

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LBDs like Stewart’s will always be in fashion rotation, thanks to their versatile designs. Wear a black dress, like this Connected Apparel bell-sleeve dress, to a formal wedding or to a bottomless brunch. It’s all about how you accessorize the style. Make like Stewart and go full Breakfast at Tiffany’s with oversized sunglasses, chunky pearl jewelry, and peep-toe wedges. Make the look more casual by throwing on a jean jacket and a pair of flats.  

Not only do little black dresses work for a variety of occasions, but they’re also multi-seasonal. Add a pair of transparent tights during fall and winter, and opt for sandals once spring and summer roll around. Whether you secure a sweater-dress style like this Eliza J option, or a Maggy London wrap midi dress, you’re sure to wear it all year long. It will never go out of style, becoming one of your go-to closet staples.   

Perhaps most impressive, Stewart just proved that LBDs are ageless and ultra-flattering. No matter your age or body type, black dresses enhance one’s figure, providing a classy style option for everyone. Not to mention, they can be relatively affordable, like this $86 Cece bow-neck dress, or as high-end as your desire, such as this $495 Rag & Bone pick.

Shop more Stewart-inspired Breakfast at Tiffany’s black dresses, below.

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Rag and Bone Harriet Tie-Waist Sleeveless Maxi Dress
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$495; nordstrom.com

Maggy London Double-Pleat A-Line Midi Dress
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$138; nordstrom.com

Alex Evenings Embroidered Illusion Bell-Sleeve Sheath Dress
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$199; nordstrom.com

Eliza J Funnel-Neck Sweater Dress
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$77 (Originally $128); nordstrom.com

Dress the Population Nadia Long-Sleeve Scoop-Back Midi Dress
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$198; nordstrom.com

Cece Bow-Neck Short-Sleeve Dress 
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$86 (Originally $129); nordstrom.com

Open Edit Cutout Back Ponte Dress
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$35 (Originally $59); nordstrom.com

Eliza J Fit and Flare Sweater Dress
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: $138; nordstrom.com

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