Finish with a quilted backpack and a sassy beanie, and you have an edgy, urban, and cool look that will take you from class to coffee with friends to an impromptu jam session on the quad.

The Sheath Dress: Internship

Necklace, Dress, Blazer, Eyeliner, Heels, Bag

Sad fact of life: we all have to buy clothes for work at some point, and sometimes those clothes are kind of boring. This sheath dress is not the most exciting thing in the world, but it’s the perfect canvas for a few fun accessories that can make dressing for work one of the best parts of your morning.

Accent your black base with a fun floral blazer, then tone it down a bit with neutral heels. Small touches of gold, like the necklace and the buckles on the neon bag, tie this outfit back to Madame X’s LBD. Finish with a swipe of gel eyeliner with staying power like the ladyboss you are.

If your workplace is more conservative, feel free to swap your floral blazer for something a little calmer, like a peach, off-white, or gray one.

The Strappy Mini: Date Night

Bracelets, Mascara, Bag, Dress, Jacket, Heels

The strappy neckline of this LBD is the modern equivalent to Madame X’s gown: sexy and confident, but subtle and classy – perfect for a fourth or fifth (or first!) date when you really want to step up your game.

Keep the focus on your dress with some simple but sexy heels, and keep your bag fun and hands-free with a crossbody bag in a similar color. A leather jacket will keep you covered and warm without distracting from your dress, while a stack of gold bangles adds a sparkly, glam element.

Finish with waterproof mascara, because better safe than sorry on a date, amirite?

The Cutout Dress: Girl’s Night Out

Lipstick, Clutch, Ring, Shoes, Earrings, Dress

Speaking of sexy, who doesn’t want to look their best on a crazy night out with your girlfriends? With its short length, generous cutout, and mesh details, this LBD is the perfect going out dress (and it’s on sale – you’re welcome!) A few subtle but complementary baubles add some no-fuss, classy touches, while this graphic clutch has a fun, youthful vibe.