How to Accessorize a Black Dress

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Take your favorite old black dress and a few dazzling accessories, and create a whole new look for yourself. Try these six ideas on for size.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Create a serious look with the black dress by teaming it up with a suit jacket and a structured bag.
Step2
Spice up your dress with a Far East look: an embroidered kimono bag, an obi for a belt and platform stilettos. An obi is a sash that's typically worn with a kimono.
Step3
Consider slipping on jeweled bangles and silver heels. Top off the ensemble with a shawl.
Step4
Try a velvet duster with a fur collar or a velvet coat over the dress.
Step5
Pair your dress with a sequined handbag and mules for a night out.
Step6
Throw on a zebra-print coat paired with a red handbag and sexy leather boots for a wild night out.

Tips & Warnings

  • Shorten the length or remove straps to create new looks.
  • Remember that jewelry is your best accessory. Add dramatic pieces or simple ones to alter your image.

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on 8/8/2006 If you want to wear the black dress for a ball, you might want to add a pearl necklace or maybe some diamonds. If you're going to stick with the pearl necklace, try wearing multiple strands at different lengths.

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on 6/30/2006 Add a splash of color, either in your shoes, handbag or jewelry. Turquoise jewelry, pink satin strap shoes or a red handbag will add a whole new dimension to your ensemble!

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on 6/30/2006 1) Wear a necklace of round beads for a trendy look. Pick your color! Loop it twice.
2) Wear a big belt cinched above the hips.

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on 11/22/2005 To add a touch of elegance to your black dress, try adding a cluster of brooches.

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on 11/22/2005 If you want to make your look casual and fun, try wearing tight-fitting neon-colored pants under your dress. Add bright chunky jewelry. It looks awesome!

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