The Little Black Dress

It’s Christmas time again and we all are starring at our closets with no idea what to wear to all these Christmas parties. With all your money spent on presents and cocktails the best thing to do is accessorize the hell out of your staple items that you own so it looks like you’ve got a new outfit to every event.

I’m one of those people that love to wear black so I have at least 3 little back dresses in my closet and I try to mix things up so I don’t always look like I’m wearing the same thing to every event. I figured I’d crack open Polyvore and give you an idea of some of the ways you can ‘dress up’ a little black dress!

 For the purpose of this post I picked just a standard one off Polyvore.com, whatever you have already in your closet is a perfect substitute for this plain LBD.

Madina Sleeveless Skater Dress ($404.25AU)

This look is great for night event, or for anyone that loves to be the life of the party. Pair this look with some metalic eyeshadow, nude stockings to hide any imperfections on the legs and a black clutch with silver trimmings.

Topshop Swagger Block heel Platforms (£62)

Tasha crystal stretch bracelet ($50.51AU each)

If your style edges on the gothic or you just want to mix things up for the night, your LBD is perfect. Add some dramatic eyeshadow, dark stockings or fishnets and a chain-strapped bag to complete this look.

MAC lipstick in Dubonnet ($14.50US)

Warrior Eternal Blood Vial Test Tube Necklace ($16.95US)

Runway Wedge Boot ($771US)

Topshop Square Pyramid Ring (£10)

Adding gold to your LBD gives it a retro feel, while the sparkle heels of this look make it perfect for a night out. Keeping your makeup natural and jewellery to the minimum for this look keeps it from being too over the top.

Topshop Skinny Eyelet Belt (£28)

Limited Edition Armour Fan StudEarrings ($27.27US)

Lisas Satin Studded Heel Evening Pumps ($34.90US)

Melina SG Clutch ($28US)

My favorite thing about wearing a black dress is that it makes a perfect platform for wearing crazy colours and statement pieces. I would team this up with some black stockings in the winter or nude in the summer to keep my legs looking perfect and lots of black eyeliner.

Dinosaur Designs Feather Fan Chocker ($346AU)

Topshop Sultry High Platform Courts (£65)

Glint Pleated Frame Clutch ($71.56AU)

And there you have it, 4 ways you can dress up your LBD to take it from boring to fabulous!