Tips for Styling the Little Black Dress
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Happy Thursday lovelies! I’m super excited for tomorrow because the boys are having a sleepover at the grandparents, and my husband and I are having a much-needed date night! And of course if there’s one outfit out there that always makes me look and feel my best for date night, it’s the classic Little Black Dress (LBD).
I mean you really can’t go wrong with the little black dress. It’s one of the most flattering colors, it’s chic-looking, and the possibilities are endless when it comes to styling it. So today I’m sharing my best tips for styling the little black dress so you can look amazing for your next big event! I’m also sharing two adorable looks and my top 10 ways to style the LBD!
Tips for Styling the Little Black Dress
Whether you’re wanting to dress up for date night, a work event, or a night out on the town with friends, a Little Black Dress is the perfect choice! But one thing holds true in all instances- getting the dreaded white marks is a no-go!
Since picking an outfit is the most time-consuming part of getting ready for many women, it’s no surprise that 90 percent of respondents said finding a white deodorant mark is annoying and inconvenient.
That’s why I recently switched to using Dove Invisible Dry Spray Antiperspirant which keeps me feeling confident and smells amazing! Dove Invisible Dry Spray Antiperspirant goes on invisible, leaves no white marks on 100 colors, and with 48-hour odor and wetness protection, keeps you fresh all day.
Not only does the Dove Invisible Dry Spray Antiperspirant guarantee no white marks on 100 colors, but it also offers 1/4 moisturizing technology which helps make the skin feel super soft! I definitely recommend giving this product a try, if you’re tired of white marks getting on your clothing.
Now onto styling a little black dress! As mentioned before, the possibilities are endless and you can change the entire look of your little black dress just by switching up your accessories and shoes.
For the most versatility, I recommend choosing a black dress that has simple detailing. One of my favorite LBD’s is a basic halter style, which features a sexy, low-back detail. I love that I can style it several different ways simply depending on how I accessorize it and what I pair it with.
Sexy Date Night
For a sexy date night look, I kept it simple with a nude pair of heels, a simple pair of earrings, and added a black flower in my hair for a touch of elegance.
I’m seriously in love with this low back style!
Casual Boho
Another way I love to style the little black dress is by adding in a fringe kimono, a pendant necklace, and booties for an adorable boho chic look.
This look is absolutely perfect for late summer/early fall!
And in case you need any other ideas on how to style a little black dress, here’s 10 more ways to style it!
10 Ways to Style a Little Black Dress
- Date Night– Add in colorful accessories like bold earrings, a statement necklace, and a printed clutch for a fun evening look
- Work Ready– Pair with a form-fitting blazer and close-toed stilettos for a chic, work-wear ready look
- Classy Elegance– Select an elegant necklace such as pearls and pull your hair back in a sleek bun for an Audrey Hepburn inspired look
- Rocker Inspired– Grab a pair of lace-up sneakers, a loose jean jacket, and a bandana tie for the hair for a sexy rocker look
- Modest– Pair with some cute tights, a cardigan, and simple studs for a modest, girly look
- Cute & Casual– Add an infinity scarf, boots, and a military jacket for a casual look perfect for fall
- Bohemian Chic– Grab an over sized hat and pair with a kimono and gladiator sandals for a laid-back, summer style
- Bold Statement– Pair with a bold printed heel or clutch (like animal print) to really make a statement
- Western Flair– Select a pair of cowboy boots and denim jacket and rock it western style
- Girly– Pick your favorite wedges, some colorful earrings, and a cute purse for a girls night
Those are just a few ideas of how to style the Little Black Dress for your next big event! I personally love a good mix of girly and edgy, so I think I might just try the Rocker Inspired one next! Let me know which styling you’d love to try out for your LBD in the comments! I’d also love to know if you’ve tried out the new Dove Invisible Dry Spray Antiperspirant!
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Hope you all have an amazing weekend! Thanks for stopping by! – Cara
I actually LOVE the boho look which isn’t usually my style. And I have major deodorant mark problems hehe.
– Claudia
http://justalittleblush.com
Thank-you! I def. recommend Dove spray if you haven’t tried it. Because deodorant marks are SUCH a pain. lol
I can’t get over how gorgeous this LBD is! That back is stunning and it looks amazing on you 🙂
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Thank-you Jessica! It’s definitely one of my new favorite dresses to have in my closet! 🙂
The LBD is one of my favorite pieces in my wardrobe for sure. Classic and timeless! I love the scoop on the back of yours! And I love this Dove spray! I have shared it in a recent empty post because I feel it truly doesn’t leave any marks and worked well in this Alabama heat!
Oh that’s awesome! I’m glad you’re a fan of the Dove Spray too! And thank-you! Gotta love a LBD! 😉
Loving this LBD on you with that berry colored cardigan! SO CUTE!!!!
Thanks Taylor! I love that it added a pop of color!
Having a deodorant like this is ESSENTIAL! I hate having deodorant stains on my black clothing – SO obnoxious, haha!
Agreed! It’s a must-have nowadays! 🙂
You can never go wrong with the LBD. I have a few of them for different occasions.
I agree! They’re so versatile!
U look so pretty in this dress girl! And I love me some Dove deodorants! Love love love the fringe kimono and both pairs of booties too!
Thanks Julie! I’m a huge fan of kimonos so I liked adding that boho feel to this look. Happy Tuesday!
I love these ideas! I’m brining very minimal clothing on our Iceland/Europe vacation this fall, but I’m definitely packing an LBD. BUT since I’m limited with shoes and accessories, I’ll have to rock it a few different ways. Thank you for this!
Thanks Joy! Yes, just by switching up accessories you can create several looks! 🙂
I’ve been loving that deodorant! I really like how you styled your dress!
Glad to hear you love it too! And thank-you!
LOVE those booties!
Thanks Chels! I’m getting excited for Fall!
The ‘sexy date night’ look has to be my favourite. I’m trying to add more dresses-with-cute-details to my wardrobe this year. I love the low back! So chic. The shoes look great on you too!
Thank-you Talisa! I definitely recommend having at least one LBD in your wardrobe. It’s so versatile!
Wow I definitely need to try this out! i love Dove products!
It’s one of my favorite beauty products right now! It’s amazing! 🙂
Yay for date night! I hope you have a great time. A LBD is the perfect thing to wear. Keeping those white marks off can be a struggle but this Dove spray sounds great.
Beautifully Candid
Thank-you! We had a great time and so did the kiddos with their grandparents! And I’m obsessed with the Dove Spray! It works so well!
I love how versatile a little black dress can be, so many ways you can dress one up or down.
Me too! It makes it very cost effective too! 🙂
I love black dresses like the one you’re wearing – they’re so easy to style in so many different ways 🙂 Also, I LOVEEEE Dove products!
Kristen | http://www.sophisticatedgal.com
Thank-you! Can’t go wrong with a LBD or Dove! 🙂
This is such a cute LBD! I love how versatile they are and I love the looks you put together!
Thanks Carly! It’s always great to be able to switch up a look with different accessories and pairings! 🙂
I love the bold color in purple sweater you choose. Black is my uniform color can never go wrong.
Thanks! I think it adds a nice pop of color! 🙂
the LBD is my go to! I love that I dont have to worry about it getting dirty! love these styling tips!
Thanks Rachel! Can’t go wrong with a LBD!
I love all these great ideas! I love how versatile a black dress can be!
Neelofar | The Loveliest Lily
http://www.theloveliestlily.com
Thank-you! It really is such a versatile piece!
This is such a pretty dress! On a side note, I need to check out that antiperspirant because I have a lot of dark-colored sleeveless tops to wear in the fall. 🙂
Thank-you! Yes, you should! I’m getting excited for Fall clothing too! 🙂
I definitely need to try the Dove spray because my traditional gel deodorant is ruining some of my dresses. It’s so frustrating! I feel like I’m the only person who doesn’t know how to use this stuff, lol.
I definitely recommend it Sara! I used to use gel deodorants too and they still would stain stuff, which was a pain. This stuff is awesome! 🙂
I love how you styled your LBD! I will have to try Dove. There is nothing worse than having deodorant marks on your dress.
Thanks Mandy! I agree, and I’m so glad Dove now has products which alleviate that. It’s so refreshing to not have to worry about it! 🙂
I love the boho look. I don’t own a little black dress and think that needs to change!
It’s a great piece to have in your wardrobe! And thank-you! 🙂
That dress is stunning on you! Love the different styling ideas, too. I def need to pick up some of the Dove Invisible Dry since we’re about to transition into fall and darker colors!
Thanks Kristen! I definitely recommend it! And yay to fall! 🙂
You cannot beat the versatility of a LBD.
Agreed! I really like the style of this dress! 🙂
I have never tried the dove antiperspirant spray. Looks great! And that dress is so cute!
Thank-you! Can’t go wrong with a LBD! 🙂
Love how you styled this dress!! And I seriously need to pick up some of that dry spray..I hate white marks on my clothing!!
Thanks Melissa! It’s my absolute fave deodorant and I love not having to worry about white marks!
Love how you showed two ways to wear the dress, fancy and casual. Perfect. That purple cardigan is so cute.
Thanks Sarah! I love finding pieces that can be styled different ways, so you can get more use out of them. 🙂
Love that dress on you cara! so cute!
Thanks Stephanie! 🙂
You look so cute in the pics and that dress! I’ve used Dove spray antipersperant before and while they are a little cold at first they do work well!
Haha, I did forget to mention the cold part lol wakes you right up in the mornings for sure! 😉 And thank-you!
I may just have to check out Dove’s new line of antiperspirant! Looks super easy to use. Thanks for all your LBD tips- who knew one basic clothing item could be so versatile.
Tori
http://www.themamanurse.com
Thanks Tori. I’m loving their collection, it’s so handy to not have to worry about white marks! 🙂
I love your boho chic look and I could definitely try the rocker look too. Deodorant marks are super annoying and I actually had to throw out a black shirt yesterday because it had permanent underarm stains. ? Not cool. Maybe I’ll have to try it!
Oh no! Yes, definitely try it out. I even spray tested it on one of our black towels and it didn’t leave a mark at all. It’s awesome. 🙂
I love these looks, especially with the flower in your hair! The boho look is so adorable as well! Nice tips, Cara!
Thank-you! I very rarely have the opportunity to wear a flower in my hair, so I took advantage haha.
That is a versatile dress. I wasnt expecting the open back – so pretty.
Thank-you! 🙂
The dress is gorgeous and looks great on you! I have never used that particular Dove product, but you are absolutely right about the fact that getting that white stains off of black dresses are a pain. I am going to look for this on my next Target trip. Thanks for sharing.
Thank-you! It’s well worth it just to not have to deal with white stains. I love it! 🙂
Love this, Cara! Dove is the best! I swear by it – always boosts my confidence. You look gorgeous in that dress and those heels are perfect!
Thanks Summer! I’m such a fan of the spray and the dress! 🙂
Dove does makes good products and I’m telling you want, I bet your husband could not take his eyes off of you all night, such a cute and stunning black dress on you beautiful!
Aw, thanks so much! We had a great evening! 🙂
Super cute Cara! I love the way you styled this dress and you can never go wrong with Dove!
Thanks Kara! Happy Tuesday, girl! 🙂
I don’t really have any dressy clothes but I do have a LBD that I love; I like wearing red accessories (shoes/bag) with it and gold earrings.
Love this! Nothing beats a little black dress-you can wear it so many ways! I love it paired with the fringe kimono.
Thank-you! I love how you can switch up a look simply by changing out accessories! 🙂
You are so pretty
Thank-you!