Video: What to Wear Over a Black Sleeveless Dress?

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Erin Busbee

http://www.busbeestyle.com/

Ever since Erin Busbee was a little girl she has had a passion for fashion and beauty… dressing her friends and family, including her poor baby brother and styling hair for any and all willing participants. It’s a love she has carried into her professional life. For years, Busbee worked as an award-winning producer for WCBS-TV in New York, where she routinely researched and wrote about fashion trends. She also collaborated closely with top magazine editors/writers from the most elite fashion publications like “Vogue,” “Elle,” “In Style,” and “Lucky” Magazines. In 2005, she founded Hewitt Media Consulting through which she personally trained CEO’s, entrepreneurs, magazine editors and TV reporters. Her consulting sessions always included fashion and beauty pointers, helping clients shine for their major TV appearances. Erin didn’t stay behind the scenes; she has been front and center with extensive experience on camera. She worked as an anchor/reporter in Watertown and Rochester, New York. She also became the entertainment/fashion reporter for WCBS-TV where she kept up on all the hottest trends. In 2007, she took on the role as host and producer for Hotnewz.tv, a revolutionary Internet news program focused on the young and hip college crowd. Erin created and wrote a weekly segment for Hotnewz called “Fashion Fix.” It gave viewers the inside scoop on, what else, fashion! Recently, Erin moved to the Texas Hill Country and started her image consulting business “Busbee Style”. Busbee Style is her newest baby, a passion for sure! Through Busbee Style, Erin does personal shopping, fashion styling and closet organization. Now, Erin is dressing and styling all types of Texans from cowboys to socialites.

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Hi, I'm Erin and I'm a fashion stylist. Something every woman should have in her closet, is a little, black dress, that's because it's extremely versatile. Our model, Heather is wearing a classic, sleeveless, little, black dress. This one is a celebrity favorite, and also one of my go to LBDs. It's the Jackie O Dress by Black Halo. The great thing about a black dress like this one. You can dress it up with some sparkly shoes and accessories, or dress it down. Also, because it's sleeveless, it's easy to layer under or over the dress. By simply putting a cashmere cardigan over Heather's dress, we can completely change the look. The cardigan makes it more casual and office appropriate. This look is also practical, especially if you need a little added warmth. In Texas, where I live, for example, pretty much any store, office or restaurant you wander into, feels like a meat locker. A light sweater can no doubt, be your savior. Layering is also an ideal option, if you've gained a few pounds, or haven't exactly been hitting the gym. A sweater will conceal those embarrassing bat wings. If you want to cover your arms, but still be cool. You can try a light weight cotton sweater, instead of cashmere. To keep Heather looking work ready, I paired the cardigan dress combo with a closed toe, black pump. What I love about this look, is that she can easily ditch the sweater, swap out her accessories. And be ready for a great evening party. With sleeveless shirts and dresses, just remember you always have the option to layer. After all, just because you have the right to bare arms, doesn't mean you want to.