accessorizing a little black dress

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Do you have any fancy parties to go to this holiday season? For Christmas or New Years? If you are sticking to the classic “lbd” (little black dress), play around with some new jewelry to change up the look. Below are some suggestions of necklace/earring combinations, but keep in mind if the neckline of your dress is different, some of these combinations may not work.

Other ways to spice up your little black dress are with fun tights, a unique clutch, or colorful shoes


Most of all, wear something you are comfortable in so you can enjoy your evening!

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Liz @ Beyond Blonde Blog says · 12.19.12

Great post! I love all of the options – it inspires me to wear something that is already hanging in my closet for my hubby’s work holiday party tomorrow night, just accessorizing differently to change up the look!

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Kilee Nickels says · 12.19.12

Cute ideas! I just bought that first necklace from Target and wore it a holiday party. Love it.

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Alissa says · 12.19.12

I really like that first necklace! It’s always hard for me to accessorize my basic black dresses for some reason.

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adriane@fortheloveofpainting says · 12.19.12

Cute options…I really need a little black dress!

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Heather Carson says · 12.19.12

all about the statement necklaces…
that one is super cute!

xo – heather
http://www.ThisLifeIsYours.com

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Heather says · 12.19.12

Cute ideas! You may have mentioned it before but where did you get the earrings in the last picture? I have been looking for some everywhere!

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Kate says · 12.19.12

They are from Stella and Dot!

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Lex LB says · 12.19.12

I love that statement necklace!!

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Bethw says · 12.19.12

Love all the options! Where is the long necklace from, it could go with so many thing!

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Kate says · 12.19.12

very old from Banana Republic Outlet!

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Lauren says · 12.19.12

lovey love!

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Rebecca S. says · 12.19.12

I love the versatility of an LBD. So many options!!

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Allyson Butler says · 12.19.12

Too cute! Loving all of these ideas!

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Carly says · 12.19.12

Love this, the perfect LBD will go with EVERYTHING!

Carly
http://www.lipglossandcrayons.com

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Sydni says · 12.19.12

this is so helpful! can you do more posts like this? i never know how to accessorize – i feel like i always have a necklace i want to wear, but can’t figure out which earrings would look good, what bracelet to wear with it, etc.

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dani says · 12.19.12

I like to pair simple black dresses in the wintertime with a colorful cardigan and a black belt around the waist. If i want it to be causal i wear flats, if i want it dressy i wear heels. So versatile! Thanks for this!

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Lauren | My Polished Side Blog says · 12.19.12

I love these practical tips to dressing up that “LBD!” My favorite is the long necklace with dangle earrings. 🙂

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Tracey Jade says · 12.19.12

I have a royal blue v-neck (maternity) wrap dress to wear to a wedding this weekend and a holiday party in a couple weeks. I have no idea what jewelry to wear! Any tips for v-necks? All of your options look so cute!

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Kristina says · 12.19.12

I love that first necklace, so pretty! I’m going all out with my party dresses this year so probably super minimal jewelry for me!

Kristina

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The Remodeled Life says · 12.20.12

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Lisa says · 12.20.12

Wonderful suggestions. I love my LBD’s and need to really know how to accessorize them properly to distinguish them!

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The Smittys says · 12.20.12

Thanks, Kate! I’ve been reading your blog for a long time. Perfect timing on this post – I’m going to a cocktail party on Friday night and I wasn’t sure the how to accessorize my LBD in just the right amounts!

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Martha L. says · 12.21.12

Where did you pick up this adorable LBD? I’ve been on the hunt for a new one and this one is amazing!

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SH says · 01.03.13

I love this post! I have big chunky necklaces and am never sure how to wear earrings that don’t take away from the necklace. Awesome!
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Vicky says · 01.07.13

Aome long necklaces could also be worn as a unique & stylish belt to fancy up a plain dress. ^_~

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