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The little black dress is a staple in every woman's wardrobe. By learning to accessorize your LBD properly you can make it look brand new every time you wear it.

As a reference point, I'm going to show you a few ways to do this using the Historic New York Mediterranean Sea Dress:

1. Add a statement necklace 

Refreshing your LBD could be as simple as adding an eye-catching necklace. Shorter necklaces will keep the focus on your face whereas longer necklaces will draw more attention to the silhouette of the dress. Layering necklaces are great if you want to add texture and drama. For something that will stand out, go with bolder colors and/or chunky stones. 

2. Add some earrings.

For a black dress, I think hoop earrings look incredible, especially silver. Otherwise, opt for something fun like a colorful pom pom or bonbon earring. Even tassel earrings are a great choice! The longer the earrings the more eyes on your LBD, if you're going for earrings with gems make sure they're on the smaller side so your ears aren't weighed down. 

3. Belt it.

The option of a belt is great for any LBD because it accentuates the waist even more. For this particular little black dress, I would suggest a thinner belt in black or even metallic. Other dresses may call a thicker belt, maybe even a trendy corset belt. The key is to emphasize those curves so pay attention to where the smallest part of your waist is and belt it there!

4. Put on a pair of tights. 

Wearing tights with your LBD won't just update it but it'll keep you warm in those cooler temperatures. If you want to keep things simple, go for blacks tights with some lace detail to make things pop a little. If you want to experiment with patterns or colors, your best bet is to stick with darker colors (think navy blue or a deep purple) and smaller prints. Remember, you still want the look to be cohesive. 

So there you have it! Four ways to update your favorite little black dress with accessories you already own at home. And guaranteed to make people think you're wearing something different each and every time. 


The little black dress is a staple in every woman's wardrobe. By learning to accessorize your LBD properly you can make it look brand new every time you wear it.

As a reference point, I'm going to show you a few ways to do this using the Historic New York Mediterranean Sea Dress:

1. Add a statement necklace 

Refreshing your LBD could be as simple as adding an eye-catching necklace. Shorter necklaces will keep the focus on your face whereas longer necklaces will draw more attention to the silhouette of the dress. Layering necklaces are great if you want to add texture and drama. For something that will stand out, go with bolder colors and/or chunky stones. 

2. Add some earrings.

For a black dress, I think hoop earrings look incredible, especially silver. Otherwise, opt for something fun like a colorful pom pom or bonbon earring. Even tassel earrings are a great choice! The longer the earrings the more eyes on your LBD, if you're going for earrings with gems make sure they're on the smaller side so your ears aren't weighed down. 

3. Belt it.

The option of a belt is great for any LBD because it accentuates the waist even more. For this particular little black dress, I would suggest a thinner belt in black or even metallic. Other dresses may call a thicker belt, maybe even a trendy corset belt. The key is to emphasize those curves so pay attention to where the smallest part of your waist is and belt it there!

4. Put on a pair of tights. 

Wearing tights with your LBD won't just update it but it'll keep you warm in those cooler temperatures. If you want to keep things simple, go for blacks tights with some lace detail to make things pop a little. If you want to experiment with patterns or colors, your best bet is to stick with darker colors (think navy blue or a deep purple) and smaller prints. Remember, you still want the look to be cohesive. 

So there you have it! Four ways to update your favorite little black dress with accessories you already own at home. And guaranteed to make people think you're wearing something different each and every time. 

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