How do you make a simple black dress look fresh and on trend? It’s all about the accessories. A plain black dress is a blank canvas that you can accessorize to fit any trend. There is a reason that the little black dress is an essential. It’s timeless.
How should you accessorize right now?
Here are 3 ways:
An amazing pair of shoes. Very bright, embellished shoes need to be paired with something simple and dark-colored that won’t compete with them. An LBD is the perfect companion for a pair of purple or red boots and black tights. These Balmain boots are the perfect example. With shoes this hot, you can get away with a simpler dress.
A fabulous belt. There are so many different kinds of belts available, and each can give your dress a very different look. Go with a skinny belt for a romantic, understated look. Try a bright color or animal print for a little more impact. To really emphasize your waist, wear a wide belt, like this studded belt from Michael Kors.
Jewelry. A statement necklace and/or bracelets will work better with a simple dress than something that is over-embellished. A necklace like this Kenneth Jay Lane one can be paired with some plain silver bangles. A bib necklace like this one from The Limited should be worn without other jewelry. You can also choose to pair some long earrings with bracelets. We like the gold leaf earrings, above, from Chan Luu. They’d be the perfect boho-chic companion to a skinny gold belt.









