Give Your Little Black Dress (LBD) a Fashionable Twist with Pearls

When Coco Chanel introduced the little black dress (LBD) in the 1920s, little she did know that it would become an essential piece of the ladies’ wardrobes. With a simple cut and short length, the dress is a symbol of style and elegance. But the minimal design often drops it into a purely functional state. How can you add some pizzazz to your LBD?

The first thing that comes into the mind is pearl ornaments. The natural gemstone has a rich history of being a status symbol. It has always found a way to stay on the trend and fresh in style.

An LBD is a blank canvas that can display your unique self and personality if you can pair it up with the right accessories. Here are some tips to style up your little black dress.

Choose a no-frills style. If you consider the LBD as a statement piece, go minimalist with the rest of the look. The ornaments, in this case, could be pearl studs or a single strand gold necklace featuring a large pearl pendant.

Create a glamorous look. Transform your little black dress into a sparkly, festive outfit by adding color, dimensions, and accessories. Bold colors and bright prints are perfect for adding visual interest to a black dress. Pair it up with a printed bomber jacket or a colorful buffalo plaid poncho. Complete the dress up with a hair brooch, and matching lipstick, nail polish, and eyeshadow.

Go for a mix and match approach. Remember that LBD is a blank palette so a mix and match style will allow you to be creative and fashion your own style. Wear a pair of dangling pearl earrings if the neckline of the dress is wide. You can even choose a multiple-strand necklace for that kind of neckline.

Add layers. Layering up will help with breaking up the dress’ monochromatic palette. Wear a kimono over the dress to create a boho mood. Add a scarf to bring colors to the ensemble. A black-and-white coat or a soft-colored coverup will also create the same layered effect. If you are going to an evening party, wear a shiny pearl headwear. It will glam up your look and make the ensemble perfect for a party or other event.

Looking for a pearl jewelry collection to match your little black dress? Pearl & Clasp offers a large inventory and a broad range of choices to complement every style.