How to Take Your Little Black Dress from Plain to Sexy

A.M. Morgan
A black dress is the perfect way for a woman to preserve her sexy especially by accentuating her best assets and wearing complimentary accessories. A woman must first determine from the style of the black dress what will make it stand out and match her signature style. She must also decide how to wear her hair whether it's a simple flowing style, upsweep design or with hair accessories. The hair needs to say something other than I am just there it needs the elegance and flair to beautifully adorn a woman's mane. Next, earrings and a necklace should be chosen.

Diamonds are a ladies best friend so hint they are the most widely chosen type of earrings. Pearls are the most recommended and often passed down family heirloom choice of ideal necklaces a woman may choose to wear. If a woman decides to wear hair accessories then the necklace and earrings must not clash but rather blend in well. Another option would be for the woman to choose a hair accessory and either the earrings or necklace. Depending on the preference of the particular woman too many accessories can become a distraction more than a beauty secret. However, for the flirty and bold jeweled bangles and a shawl may be just what a woman decides she needs to take her over the top. Choosing an evening handbag is another task a woman must complete to spruce up a plain black dress. There are wide selections of evening handbags to choose from such as: the clutch, wristlet, small cosmetic, mini shoulder, rhinestone, sack natural crochet/knit. If hosiery is worn it should be shear and perfectly match a woman's skin tone.

If a woman decides not to wear hosiery she should make sure to shave if necessary and moisturize her skin. A bonus for bare legs would be lightly sprinkled body glitter. The last but certainly not least item to consider is shoes. Shoes are a form of self expression they can be modest or bold enough to strike their own pose. Shoes compliment movements and relay subtle messages defining the distinctive swagger of a particular woman. High heels say I am on top of the world and very eye catching. Red pumps or stilettos are a fashion staple that can accessorize a simple black dress and make a woman feel sexy with a combination of attitude that says, "I'm sassy and classy." Black or any color of slingback pumps are sleek but can still warrant attention depending on the texture, inch of the heel and quality of the shoe. Open toed shoes are always a plus especially for toes with fresh pedicures. A fresh French pedicure loves the publicity an open toe shoe provides. The black dress and accessories are just an extension of the woman wearing them. Overall, a woman can make an unforgettable statement while she walks down the street or in a crowded room but she must also use her persuasive power featuring a knockout personality.

Published by A.M. Morgan

A.M. Morgan is a New Orleans native who enjoys creative writing and the performing arts.  View profile

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  • Mallory Collier4/17/2009

    Very simple and tasteful tips! Thanks for sharing. :)

  • Stephanie Armstrong7/31/2008

    Love the pic too! You do look fierce! I'm going to buy a new LBD this weekend! Yay!

  • Arkay Evans7/14/2008

    Awesome tips!

  • Tamara Hardison7/2/2008

    NICE tips on accessorizing. :)

  • Dr. Jamie Y. Marable6/19/2008

    I'm sure I have a little black dress somewhere... LOL. Thanks for the tips :)

  • Demetria Dixon6/17/2008

    I like that dress. I hardly ever dres up anymore but I remember the days when the littlle black dress was a staple, flour and milk. Always had to have one on hand.

  • SAIKAT KUMAR DUTTA6/16/2008

    Interseting article, nicely done.

  • Sussy6/14/2008

    Great tips for those who still have that little black dress. LOL!

  • Alban Mehling ;-}}>6/14/2008

    You are inspirational. Thank You fer sharin'. Mizpah.;-}}>

  • cathiesbloggs6/14/2008

    Excellent tips !!!!!!!!!!....I totally love my black dresses...gosh..you can dress it up..in sooooooo many ways !!!!!.....

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