When you have a dozen black dresses, each one has to offer something a little different, and the Silk Faille Dress by Dana Buchman most certainly does.

Borrowing from Victorian styling, the dress has an incredible ruffled collar that stands up, like the dresses of Queen Elizabeth. With a modest below-the-knee length hemline on gently bubbled skirt and a sparkling brooch, the dress is all about being a lady. The fancy collar makes this dress a little much for the office, but don it for a cocktail party with some beautiful black stiletto heels.

Available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $395.