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Home • Fashion

The Little Black Dress Remix

By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Animal Instincts

We love how Wendy Williams complements her LBD with a little animal print on her bag. How you doin’?

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Hollywood Glam

Trina sports a one-shoulder dramatic ruffled LBD to Carmelo and LaLa’s wedding.

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Zip It

Lala Vasquez-Anthony draws eyes down towards her pretty platforms with a sleeveless zipped-front mini dress.

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Sexy Split

Taraji P. Henson goes for sexy glam with a side split and off one shoulder draped dress.

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Front View

For a hint of sexy, Tia Mowry chose a low cut shimmery v-neck dress that hits at the knee.

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Greek Goddess

Sanaa Lathan puts a spin on Grecian with a mini dress that drapes longer on one side.

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Laid-Back Chic

Dress up a casual shirt dress with bold accessories like Eve does here.

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Statement Shoulders

This season it’s all about embellished shoulders. Kelley Rowland’s version is not overpowering.

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Simple Elegance

Holly Robinson Peete shows us that simplicity is best in a capped sleeved Tadashi Shoji dress. The subtle patterns shows off her shape.

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Ladylike Leather

Leather totally works when done right. Rihanna puts a feminine touch on a rocker staple in a one shoulder belted dress.

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Party Pretty

Patches of color down the sides and a pop of pink in the shoes adds some spunk to Estelle’s LBD.

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Looking Fly

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss looks great in this feathered frock.

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Off The Shoulder

Singer Keri Hilson hits all the right notes in this patterned one shoulder mini dress.

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Dark ‘n’ Lovely

Actress Halle Berry’s dress showcases a perfectly draped fit.

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Hollywood Glam

Mariah Carey looks the opposite of her ‘Precious’ character in this fitted dress, killer heels and black shades.

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Bold Shoulder

If you’re not into patterns or bling, stick to a dress (such as the one worn by singer Fantasia) that features ruched sleeved detailing.

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Wrap it Up

Ciara is runway ready in this mini dress that features two different textures: leather and velvet.

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Belted Beauty

Liya Kebede rocks a belted, trench-like dress giving instant glamour girl appeal.

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Glamour Girl

Keke Palmer looks all grown up in this one shoulder, fitted dress.

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Cut Out

Paula Patton is practically glowing in this sequined mini. We love the cut out at the top almost as much as the shoes she’s wearing.

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Slim and Sexy

Joy Bryant flaunts her curves in a fitted Herve Leger dress with a metallic sheen.

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Right On

Fashion designer Kimora Lee Simmons keeps it tight and is looking right in this fitted mini.

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Opposites Attract

Mary J. Blige goes for a sleek casual look by choosing a draped fit with a patent leather belt while Alicia Keys goes for a sleek fitted look and tights.

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Sweet ‘n’ Low

Gabrielle Union isn’t afraid to take the plunge. She looks picture perfect in this draped dress.

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