How to Make a Black Dress More Exciting
Even the cutest black dress can look boring all by itself. The little black dress is a must-have in every woman's closet, whether it is a simple sundress or a strapless floor-length number. Black never goes out of style and is often slimming. You can easily jazz up a black dress to make it more interesting with accessories and embellishments that will add color, sparkle and style to your outfit and make it stand out in a crowd.
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Wrap a thick belt over the dress to cinch the waist, giving it a new look. Choose a brightly colored or sparkly belt you can match with your shoes.
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Wear shiny jewelry. Anything with diamonds will add major sparkle to your look. You can also wear several silver or gold necklaces that hang down to the middle of your torso and have pendants of your choice attached, such as crosses or hearts. A long pearl necklace with a matching pearl bracelet will also give your black dress a sophisticated, elegant look.
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Wear a shrug. Ideal for a strapless black dress, a shimmery black, silver or gold shrug will make your dress stand out and keep your shoulders warm if you are outside for any length of time. You can also go for a white shrug as a shocking contrast to the black dress that's sure to catch people's attention
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Wear colorful leggings underneath the dress. Colors such as bright yellow, green, orange or hot pink are sure to draw attention. You could also wear lace leggings for an 80's look.
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Replace plain black buttons with shimmery buttons. If your black dress has visible buttons on the front or back, pick out shiny or brightly-colored buttons from a fabric store and replace the original buttons. Take the dress to a tailor if you are not a strong seamstress.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't go overboard with colored accessories or it will overtake the dress rather than complement it.
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