Right girls, it's that time of year again where the LBD gets dusted off and brought out from the back of the wardrobe for its annual airing at the office do. STOP! It's time to re-think that little black number.
There are so many choices on the high street and online nowadays that it is so easy to get completely lost in all the shapes, styles, what's hot, what's not and so on.
Well here are a few quick tips on how to rock that little black dress and this year turn some serious heads! Dress to impress and less this year is definitely more!
Celebrities Kate Moss and Liv Tyler work the LBD in day looks with a clutch purse and a shoulder bag, or for the evening look Jennifer Aniston, Charlize Theron and Angelina Jolie work this simplistic look in three lengths, mini, knee and mid calf. Liv and Kate make this look their own and both in very different ways, Kate is casual but chic with her light weight short sleeved dress, she has used a slouchy casual handbag to give the look a kick, Liv has cleverly dressed her beautiful 50's inspired outfit with a pair of killer heels and a sweet little belt. The evening looks are just classic. Accessorise this with a simple little clutch or some very simple jewellery, or even nothing at all let the dress do the talking. Any heels go, anything will work so be as daring as you like with the footwear, just remember to keep the footwear in keeping with the style of the dress.
The trick this year is to keep it clean and simple, less is more, have a more casual LBD for day and a stunning, simple, night look, keep the lines sharp and crisp, no frills no fuss. You could use your day dress for the evening by accessorising cleverly to turn
it from day to night. (Don't forget a jacket though BRRRR)!
Have a look below for some affordable, LBD options to give you that extra something this year*
Here are a few tips on how not to work the LBD this year.>
1. So Anne, really? This is not how to rock the day look. Way to cas and not enough pzazz!
2. Olga not sure why you would want to wear a dress that needs it's own postcode. Wide hems are a definite no no! Make a statement with les not more!
3. When I said less is more, I meant fuss not skin. Gwyneth's look here is so off! It almost looks tacky!
4. Natalie's look is chic but not LBD, not enough black and a little lop sided, the look is left jumbled.
5. Diane. HMMMM? What can I say*
Keep to the simple rules and you will be the Belle of the ball this year!
Get the look:
Symbolife
Asos
Top Shop, Accesorize at Monsoon and New Look. All available in store.
1. Check/tweed coats, will look great for the remaining winter and will be a carry on trend next fall.
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