How to Dress Up That Little Black Dress
Start with the right little black dress., Wear the dress rather than letting the dress wear you.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Start with the right little black dress.
Not all little black dresses are equal; some have more style and suitability than others.
When choosing a little black dress, keep the following things in mind:
Daywear for parties, lunches, and events:
Wear a fitted black shift dress, with a slashed neckline.
Avoid anything that clings to the body and lean towards dresses that skim your body contours.
The length should drop just below the knee.
This is suitable for the office as well.For office wear, softer fabrics look great in black.And lightweight wool crepe is a good summer fabric if wearing a black dress.Evening wear, incredible dates, and amazing events:
This dress can be slinkier and yet should remain well-shaped.
Look for a ruched black dress with straps, close-fitting but in fabric that conceals all, and with a heart-shaped bodice.
The length should end on the knee.
Casual:
A black wrap-around silk jersey, a black linen shirt, and the forgiving stretchy black dress are all suitable for less formal events and home wear.Trendy for Teenagers:
For the younger ones who want to wear a LBD (little black dress) with a twist, try making it funky by pairing it up with kitsch jewelry with matching bright nail polish (like bubblegum pink or turquoise) and maybe even bright tights to go with it! Spend a reasonable amount on your little black dress.
It's one wardrobe item that you're unlikely to give away. -
Step 2: Wear the dress rather than letting the dress wear you.
Black is the ultimate classic color and the easiest to work with, and if you can wear it well, you can't go wrong.
However, black doesn't suit everyone.
For example, it can drain pale skin tones or it can simply make some people feel too somber and dour.However, this doesn't mean you should avoid little black dresses.
If black doesn't suit you, be sure to keep the dress as far from your face as possible (such as using a plunging or deeply rounded neckline and straps instead of sleeves).That way, it won't drain the color from your face but you can still benefit from the elegance, simplicity, and backdrop of wearing black.
Detailed Guide
Not all little black dresses are equal; some have more style and suitability than others.
When choosing a little black dress, keep the following things in mind:
Daywear for parties, lunches, and events:
Wear a fitted black shift dress, with a slashed neckline.
Avoid anything that clings to the body and lean towards dresses that skim your body contours.
The length should drop just below the knee.
This is suitable for the office as well.For office wear, softer fabrics look great in black.And lightweight wool crepe is a good summer fabric if wearing a black dress.Evening wear, incredible dates, and amazing events:
This dress can be slinkier and yet should remain well-shaped.
Look for a ruched black dress with straps, close-fitting but in fabric that conceals all, and with a heart-shaped bodice.
The length should end on the knee.
Casual:
A black wrap-around silk jersey, a black linen shirt, and the forgiving stretchy black dress are all suitable for less formal events and home wear.Trendy for Teenagers:
For the younger ones who want to wear a LBD (little black dress) with a twist, try making it funky by pairing it up with kitsch jewelry with matching bright nail polish (like bubblegum pink or turquoise) and maybe even bright tights to go with it! Spend a reasonable amount on your little black dress.
It's one wardrobe item that you're unlikely to give away.
Black is the ultimate classic color and the easiest to work with, and if you can wear it well, you can't go wrong.
However, black doesn't suit everyone.
For example, it can drain pale skin tones or it can simply make some people feel too somber and dour.However, this doesn't mean you should avoid little black dresses.
If black doesn't suit you, be sure to keep the dress as far from your face as possible (such as using a plunging or deeply rounded neckline and straps instead of sleeves).That way, it won't drain the color from your face but you can still benefit from the elegance, simplicity, and backdrop of wearing black.
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