Channel Taylor Swift for your next date night with these little black dresses that are all under $50

Updated Jan 27, 2025 4:49 am ET


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Little Black Dresses Inspired by Taylor Swift's Luxe Date Night Look
Graphic by Abby Kass; photos Amazon

If you’re looking for the ideal little black dress (LBD) for date night, you can take some inspiration from Taylor Swift, who stepped out in NYC hand-in-hand with Travis Kelce in December in a long-sleeved corset dress. Swift is in her LBD era, as she’s been seen in several versions of this fashion staple over the past year. A little black dress is a versatile option in your wardrobe and gives a luxe look when paired with minimalist accessories.

And while Swift’s particular flared corset dress from Fleur du Mal has what many of us would consider an eye-popping price tag, luckily there are plenty of lookalikes and inspired styles available on Amazon for a lot less. Live out your most decadent New York date-night fantasies with these stylish picks.

  1. If you want a near lookalike for Swift’s almost $500 dress, this luxe-looking mock neck style with a softly flared hem and sleeves is a winter essential.

>> Buy OFEEFAN Long Sleeve Mock Neck Dress for $39.99 on Amazon

  1. A key part of making a LBD yours is in the details, and this corset-style mini dress adds just a little extra gathering around to waist to snatch you in and hug your curves.

>> Buy Kaximil Corset Mini Dress for $33.99 on Amazon

  1. For the girlies who like bows, this square-neck mini adds some dainty details that give it an extra feminine vibe along with a flattering fit.

>> Buy Aotasely Square Neck Bodice Mini Dress for $39.99 on Amazon

  1. If you want a little bit of a slimming effect, this bodycon dress with a romantic sweetheart neckline features built-in shorts for a smooth look.

>> Buy Wenlia Bodycon Sweetheart Neckline Dress for $34.99 on Amazon

  1. Whether you’re going for a casual coffee date or an upscale dinner, this hourglass-shaped mini dress has a double-lined top for extra support and sucks you in for a polished effect.

>> Buy Qinsen Square Neck Bodice Mini Dress for $39.99 on Amazon

  1. We love little black dresses for winter, and this scoop neck skater style doesn’t disappoint with fleece lining and long sleeves to keep you extra cozy.

>> Buy Umenlele Scoop Neck Skater Dress for $42.99 on Amazon

  1. If you want something a little more demure, the pearl-embellished square neckline on this LBD gives it an elevated touch.

>> Buy YEXPINE Square Neckline Dress for $46.98 on Amazon

  1. Like all LBDs, this double-tiered ruffle one was made for customizing with your favorite accessories. Add a belt and boots to make it even more cold-weather friendly.

>> Buy MakeMeChic Mock Neck Ruffle Dress for $38.99 on Amazon

  1. If you’re looking for full-on flirty vibes, this scoop-neck mini dress is fitted to the body like a corset and features a fun and on-trend bubble hem.

>> Buy cailami Corset Bubble Hem Mini Dress for $29.99 on Amazon

  1. There’s no richer fabric than velvet for a luxurious feel. With a high ruffle neckline and forgiving stretch waist, this dress is a perfect pick for cozy winter dates.

>> Buy Jayscreate Velvet Dress for $41.99 on Amazon

Lauren Wilrich

Lauren Wilrich

Author McClatchy Commerce

Lauren is a Commerce Updates Editor at McClatchy. She is based in Houston, Texas, and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Dallas. Lauren has written for women’s accessories and home goods brands and has edited commerce content for numerous publications with a focus on home and kitchen gadgets, health, and beauty verticals. When she’s not editing, she can be found enjoying Houston’s restaurant scene and attempting DIY arts and crafting projects.

Abby Kass

Abby Kass

Editor McClatchy Commerce

Abby Kass is a Commerce Content Editor at McClatchy covering kids/babies, pets, beauty, and more. With more than seven years experience writing and editing shopping content, Abby has a strong understanding of how important commerce content really is and its important value to readers. She loves browsing online and finding innovative, unique, and just down-right cool products. Before McClatchy, Abby started her career working for Parents Magazine where she fell in love with writing about products. She then spent six years at BuzzFeed falling deeper into the shopping world writing more than 1,500 product roundups and reviews. She sees shopping as a sport and has worked hard at mastering it in order to help make people’s lives easier as they find cool and useful products.