Forget keeping up with the ebbs and flows of trends. The little black dress (a.k.a. the LBD) will forever be a reliable staple to have on hand. After all, fall has become synonymous with party season. From autumn weddings to holiday soirées, having a dependable look that you can slip on in an instant will always be a worthy investment, especially this time of the year.

To curate a list of the most breathtaking options to shop right now, ELLE’s fashion director, Alex White, selected her favorite LBDs to shop below.

Of course, there are plenty of options from designers like Versace and Saint Laurent, who are the ultimate purveyors of party-ready black designs. But there are also quite a few styles at more approachable price points that deserve a spot in your closet, too—from Posse’s polished minis to Aritzia’s swingy smocks. Prepare to impress at every function by shopping our lineup of must-see little black dresses, below.

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