How to Accessorize a Black Dress

You're ready to go out and you're in your favorite black dress. But how do you spruce it up? Take an old favorite dress and a few dazzling accessories to create a whole new look for yourself. Try these six ideas on for size.

Things You'll Need

• Evening Handbags
• Hair Accessories
• Handbags
• Hosiery
• Little Black Dresses
• Women's Closed-toed Shoes
• Women's Dress Shoes
• Women's Suit Jackets
• Bracelets
• Diamond Earrings
• Pearl Necklaces
• Women's Watches

Instructions

1. Create a serious look with the black dress by teaming it up with a suit jacket and a structured bag.

2. 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.

3. Consider slipping on jeweled bangles and silver heels. Top off the ensemble with a shawl.

4. Try a velvet duster with a fur collar or a velvet coat over the dress.

5. Pair your dress with a sequined handbag and mules for a night out.

6. 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.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish