Your wardrobe requires a black dress (or seven) for multiple occasions in which your attendance is required.
You need it for a date.
You need it for a wedding.
You need it for your little sister’s grade school graduation.
Yes, you need it for funerals.
That’s because the little black dress avails itself of so many styling options.
It can be dressed up, down, or sideways.
It can be extra fancy if you add sky-high heels or gobs of jewelry.
it’s possible for you to go semi-casual if you don it with tights.
There are innumerable street style options, too.
See what I mean?
The LBD has infinite possibilities.
How you style it with accessories is what makes your LBD as distinct as your DNA.
Here are new ways to punch up your little black dress.
Of course you do.
Pair it with stacks of statement jewelry.
Layerseveralnecklaces with a thin, ’90s style choker.
You don’t need to break the bank.
Retailers likeForever 21 have plenty of cheap ‘n’ chic, on-trend necklace options.
Put them back in rotation.
Use Rihanna as your inspiration, since at the time of this writing, she crushes the multi-necklace trend.
Stack tons of skinny bangles on both wrists.
Mix materials and shapes.
I recommendheading over to Etsy and stocking up on an affordable haul of customizable bracelets.
If you are feeling adventurous, double up on rings.
Wear two on each finger one above and one below the knuckle.
Stores likeTopshop often have plenty of cute ring options.
On the flip, you might ditch the jacket and still look badass with beat up boots.
Tights, tights, tights!
Zooey Deschanel (pictured) always pairs her girlish dresses with black hosiery.
Tights are a modern and cute convention, and they are meant to keep you warm.
Fashion plus function is always a winning formula.
The best way to call attention to your legs?
Glow, that’s how!
When your LBD hem is short, there is absolutely no excuse for pasty, dry skin.
Go with a structured, fitted, or cropped cut to add a casual vibe to your feminine frock.
Think about your fabric.
If it’s unique enough, then you’ve got the option to skip accoutrements all together.
Grab a faux leather LBD ASOSandZaraoften have endless affordable options that are cribbed straight from the runway.
The material will let the LBD stand on its own.
My black leather LBD inspiration remains Emma Stone at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards.
She wore a ruched, sleeveless, black leather mini that is one of my all-time fave Stone looksever.
Her porcelain skin, steely and smoky eye makeup, and auburn locks paired perfectly with her sexy frock.
Go for the gold
Nothing pops better against black than metallic, gleaming gold.
Do all gold accessories with your little black dress, even your manicure.
It’s an easy way to get serious glam.
Blaze of glory
A blazer is a classic and ripe accessory.
Add an oversized blazer to your little black dress for another element of contrast.
I specifically recommend wearing a preppy blazer with an LBD with a full or tiered skirt.
The structure will add a masculine contrast.
A blazer is also a perfect choice for a job interview or important professional meetings.
“It” bags are usually by a luxe label and are rather roomy.
When you rock an LBD with one of these purses, you need not worry about other accessories.
