If you’re looking for a dress style and color that transitions to almost any body type or occasion, you can’t go wrong with the little black dress. Made most popular by Audrey Hepburn in the famous movie, Breakfast at Tiffany’s , the little black dress will take any woman from work to after work drinks looking chic and polished. What’s best about any simple black dress is that you can dress yours up (i.e., high heels and statement jewelry) or down (i.e., sneakers and a messy bun) whenever the occasion calls for it.

Here are the staple black dress styles that every woman’s wardrobe needs:

1. Sheath dress

The sheath dress style takes a page right out of Audrey Hepburn’s book. This style is straight cut and often fitted to accentuate the waistline. While a sheath dress fits a long, lean body type arguably the best, this style can be dressed up with glittery or metallic belt to create a more defined waist. The sheath is ideal for the office (with a jacket), a cocktail party (with statement jewels and colorful heels) and weddings.

2. Wrap dress

If you’re just starting out in the black dress realm, a classic wrap dress will work for basically any body type at all. First designed by designer Diane Von Furstenburg back in the 1970s, the wrap dress opens up to wrap around and tie waist at the waist (and it can be adjusted). This style also typically features an A-line skirt and v-neckline, making it universally flattering and easy to wear for a fun, flirty look for any occasion.

3. Skater dress

Also commonly known as the “fit and flare”, this style flatters those with smaller waists and wide hips and thighs. In fact, it creates an illusion of a smaller waistline even when it’s not always the case. A fit and flare is also narrower at the top of the dress design until it flares out gently at the waist, literally creating an “A” shape at the bottom of the skirt. This is also a great design for petite women as it creates an illusion of longer legs.

2. Midi or maxi dress

It’s all about flowing length with the maxi and midi dress, which is just slightly shorter, ending at the mid calf and showing off the ankles. The maxi on the other hand, is ankle to floor length depending on the wearer’s height. While many assume these two styles flatter only tall, slender figures, they may also create an illusion of more height when worn by shorter women with the help of a wedge heel. Comfortable yet stylish, maxi and midi dresses are ideal for outdoor weddings and date nights.