Jewellery to wear with your little black dress

The little black dress (or LBD) is a classic for a reason. Sophisticated, versatile and flattering, everyone should have at least one in their wardrobe. But what should you wear with it? The black dress is the perfect canvas for your jewellery to shine! We've put together six looks to try for your jewellery pleasure.

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When you find 'the one' that fits you perfectly, your LBD will become your new wardrobe BFF. If you need to look good without shopping around, you can rely on that trusty black dress to step up and do the work. Whether you need quick-and-easy glamour, or professional appeal, a black dress is always a winner. It can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion and can be sexy, glamorous, powerful or demure. Simply add colour and accessories to elevate or complement your look.

Here are six looks to experiment with:

Classic Combinations: Pearls, gold, and diamonds

You can’t beat the elegant simplicity of classic combinations like black and white, or black and gold. Combine one classic with another for a winning combination.

Drape yourself in creamy pearls to contrast and complement your little black dress. Channel your inner Audrey Hepburn for an elegant and refined look that will knock people’s socks off.

For an alternative formal look with your LBD choose diamonds or clear crystals. Wear them as stud earrings, tennis bracelets and tennis necklaces to stun at fancy dinners or formal events.

Alternatively, create a hot trending look for any evening out by combining your little black dress with gold through hoops, sculpted pieces and draping chains. Choose chunkier chains for more impact or layered, delicate chains in different lengths and lovely layers for a softer look.

Modern and Bold Choices: Statement necklaces and earrings

Elevate your favourite black dress from humble to memorable with statement jewellery pieces.

A pair of hefty sparklers in the form of crystal earrings from Swarovski, for instance, will add instant glamour.

A glass or gemstone piece from Shyla, Sarah Alexander or Amelia Scott, will bring a splash of colour and sophistication to your outfit.

While Kit Heath’s sculptured silver pieces make a statement, without being flashy.

Minimalist Chic: Simple stud earrings and delicate bracelets

For subtle elegance, Georgini’s collection of delicate earrings and bracelets are ideal. Pieces that embrace understated sparkle and a hint of glamour are their speciality.

While Ania Haie bring a more playful spirit to their stud earrings and bracelets. Combining trending motifs and touches of colour to give texture to your look.

Seasonal Trends: Incorporating seasonal jewellery trends with a black dress

Add touches of seasonal trends to your LBD outfit. Since the black dress can is just as good a casual day dress as it is evening wear, there are loads of options for dressing it up or down depending on the time of year. In summer add ankle bracelets to your day dress, alongside your trainers or sandals. Choose bright colours and beads, or layers of delicate silver or gold for seaside days.

In autumn and winter chunky chains and extra sparkle help to ward off the winter blues. Long pendant necklaces look delightful over high neck lines or with deep v-neck dresses.

Celebrity Inspirations: How celebrities style black dresses with jewellery

We’re not the only ones who love the little black dress. Celeb influencers love them too.

Although they never really go out of style, there are always new styles being added. Sporting this season's jewellery trends alongside her little black dress, we spotted Olivia Rodrigo styling her LBD with a charm necklace and silver ring stacks. Miley Cyrus, similarly, teamed her black sequin mini dress with ring stacks and statement, sparking, signet rings.

Margot Robbie meanwhile went for the statement look at the Oscars, pairing her long, black gown with a single, modern, sculpted metal bangle.

While Salma Hayek and Zooey Deschanel both went the classic route when accessorising their black dresses. Salma wore her figure-hugging LBD with a pair of stunning diamond statement earrings. While Zooey wore her velvet dress with pearl drops.

Occasion-based Styling: Daytime vs. evening jewellery for a black dress

As we’ve already mentioned, one of the most wonderful things about the little black dress is its versatility. You can style it for the office, the bar, a fancy restaurant or formal event.

Whatever you’re doing or wherever you’re going, the little black dress will work for you. All you need are the perfect accessories to go with it.

Choose statement, classic or minimalist pieces for formal events, depending on how much of a statement you want to make.

And for more casual pleasure, layered chains and bangles, hoops and ring stacks are the way to go. Silver and gold will both look good, so choose what works for you.