How To Style Your LBD Dress
Fan of the classics? We bet you’re completely heart-eyed over everyone’s signature go-to, the LBD (or little black dress, as we know it). Designed to have you covered for every outfit eventuality, whether you’re headed to the office, or the bar, a hot date, or special occasion, LBDs are truly timeless. However, sometimes the simplest of outfits offer the most complicated of dilemmas. You’ve spotted a little black dress that you love, but you’re totally unsure how to style your LBD dress. Not to fear, we’ve got the insider scoop on how to perfect little black dress styling.
How To Dress Up Your LBD Dress
It’s Friday night. Your phone is rapidly lighting up with WhatsApp messages from your friends who are asking where you are. You love a last-min plan, but hate the stress of rummaging through your wardrobe trying to find a last-min outfit. The remedy for this? Keep your wardrobe well-stocked with some investment LBD little black dresses that serve as the ultimate antidote to last-minute outfit panics.
The humble LBD dress is fabulously versatile. Taking the crown as the ultimate all-rounder for a reason, it can be cleverly dialled up, or effortlessly dressed down, depending on where you’re headed. To amp up the attention for the evening, it’s important to know how to dress up your LBD dress without going OTT.
Accessories are everything when it comes to styling a little black dress. With your LBD acting as a blank canvas, it’s all on you to decide what energy you’re going to serve. Want to channel luxe heiress realness? Layer sparkling silver jewellery over your LBD little black dress and team with pointed court heels. Sprinkle in an alternative edge with knee-high heeled boots and an oversized leather biker jacket. Or, go classic by cinching your waist with a black belt and teaming with mules à la Carrie Bradshaw.
Black Feather Trim Little Black Dress - Selene
With a figure-flattering fit, leg-lengthening mini length, and fluffy feathers for a unique spin on the classic LBD, the Selene dress is the ultimate evolution of the classic LBD black dress.
What To Wear With A Short LBD Dress
You’ve been there. I’ve been there. We’ve all been there. You’re about to head out for the night, when you have the annual “Wait…is this dress TOO short?!” freakout. Whether it’s that new pair of skyscraper heels you’re slaying, or your washing machine got a little overexcited on its last spin cycle, a short LBD dress can give you a real headache. If you’re unsure what to wear with a short LBD dress, the key is layering.
Layering your outfit not only provides a high-fash inspired upgrade, it adds an extra layer of confidence as you can rest assured that the night won’t be spent starring in your own personal peep show.
Winning the layering game is ultra-easy. Simply select a timeless style, throw it over your LBD, and watch as your outfit is instantly elevated. We recommend a tailored blazer, it’s giving CEO of your own wardrobe. A black blazer and LBD little black dress is the obvious choice, or you could try neutral hues for an eye-pleasing palette. Feeling bold? Splash a bright coloured blazer against your LBD for a real head-turner.
As the colder months creep in, coats become essentials. Ensure you’re one step ahead by pairing your LBD dress with a floor sweeping duster coat, or wrap trench. Finish the look with flat boots and an oversized tote (and sunglasses if you’re feeling extra, even though there’s no sun to be seen).
Black Satin Corset Style Bodycon Mini Dress - Sigrid
Keep it short and sweet in the Sigrid black LBD dress. Demonstrating perfectly that there are endless ways to style this well-loved look, pair Sigrid with knee high boots, simple jewellery, and a red lip.
Outfit Ideas For A Long Sleeve LBD
We’ve got a long-standing love affair with the long sleeve LBD. A long sleeve little black dress is to dresses what milk is to tea. They just go together. Accentuating your arms and drawing your figure into the perfect hourglass shape, we’re never over a long sleeved LBD. Although it appears to be an instant outfit in itself, there are some styling tips that you can take to elevate your long sleeve LBD dress even further.
Give a nod to executive styling with pointed heels and a swept up clip bun. By working these pieces into your LBD outfit, you’ll show everyone who’s really boss. If dressing down is your forte, teaming a long sleeve LBD with comfortable trainers, white ankle socks, and an oversized shacket will nail off-duty dressing. And to embody the ultimate cult Femme Luxe style, add lace up heels and understated, minimalistic jewellery. This style made us famous for a reason, after all!
Long Sleeve Midi Little Black Dress - Alaina
