I love LBDs like any other girl, but sometimes I feel a little “bleh” in them. I mean, monochrome with a simple cut needs some sprucing up from time to time right? So this post is all about how to spice up that favorite Little Black Dress of yours so that you can make the most out of it for any occasion!
Surprisingly, I didn’t own an LBD until recently when I scored this Banana Republic Peplum dress with discounts on top of one another like no other! It was definitely a great find with it’s perfect length, slim fit, and great details with the v-neck and the peplum! Oh the possibilities!
1. Outerwear + Pop of Color
Whether it’s a blazer, jean jacket, trench coat, cardigan, or utility jacket, throw it on for a different look and occasion! And don’t forget to bring in some color to brighten up the black!
Jacket: DKNY via Crossroads // Necklace: J. Crew // Pumps: J. Crew – Similar
2. Sweater + Booties
Perfect for those crisp fall mornings and cool afternoons while making good use of a dress that you can’t seem to put away.
Sweater: via StitchFix // Booties: Anthropologie – Similar // Necklace: Nepal
3. Peplum + Pumps
This dress already has a peplum flare to it, but I couldn’t help myself to add a fuller flare to the look. Add a statement necklace and some pumps and you’re ready for one glamorous night out!
Peplum: Express – Similar // Pumps: Crossroads // Necklace: Talbots – Similar
Here are more ideas that couldn’t be photographed because I was getting in the danger zone of becoming one of those teachers with an interesting odor. 😛
4. Scarf + Belt
Let a scarf hang from your neck and secure with a waist belt. It will be like you’re wearing an entirely new dress! (like this)
5. Full Midi-Skirt + Flats
If you have a fitted LBD, mix it up by wearing a full skirt and flats for a more mod look! (like this)
6. Chambray + Sneakers
Dress it down by wearing chambray and tying it in front or just hang it loose and add sneakers. Then just kick back and keep cool! (like this)
**Note: Yes, I wore this dress three days in a row. And did my students notice? Not one bit. 😉 And that’s what I call a one-piece-wonder!
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Loved each look you did with your LBD! I especially love the one with the sweater from Anthropologie 🙂
xo
Arika
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Nice! It’s hard to pull one over on the kiddies these days lol 🙂
Love it!
Love the looks and your hair looks fabulous! xo
Really like the sweater and booties combo, great way to wear a dress in the fall.
My favorite look is the one with the peplum top.
Love all these looks!
Great ideas!
what fun! Everyone should have a IBD!
I really wish I could get my head around the booties with dresses look. It just doesn’t look all that cute to me.
Hi Tracy, Thanks for your honesty. I feel that way about other trends too so no worries. But I hope you like the other looks! 🙂 Thanks for reading!