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.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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!