This Is The Best LBD, According To Math

It may seem hyperbolic to claim that one dress can change your whole holiday season, but hear us out. If you had one perfect-for-nearly-every-occassion frock, the task of getting ready for all your scheduled soirées would be a heck of a lot easier. So, we asked Rank & Style to point us in the right direction: Which LBD is the best bet, according to math?

The little black dress is universal by definition: universally flattering and universally useful. It's always the right thing to wear — especially if you've got one you really love, and didn't go broke buying it. Rank & Style discovered that this lacy, ladylike number by Beguile by Byron Lars takes the cake. With its henley top and pencil-skirt bottom, the silhouette is classic and fairly modest, but it also does not skimp on party vibes with its mix of mesh-like fabrics. This style also earned top billing based on user reviews and general buzz. The people like it.

If you're more the printed-dress kind of girl or prefer something with pant legs, no pressure. This just happens to be the experts' pick for people who keep it classic, and love a good throw-on-and-go. If that's you, pick out your party shoes and click ahead.