There are many reasons to love and own an LBD. The little black dress is quintessential because of its timeless style and adaptability. As an essential wardrobe staple, it can be worn in various ways and complemented by a wide range of jewelry and accessories. And a little black dress is your best bet if you can't decide what to wear.
Famous people have been seen in the garment for decades, each wearing their unique take on the classic style. Here are the most memorable red carpet appearances of the little black dress, from Kate Moss to Kerry Washington.
8 Cindy Crawford In A Black Mini Herve Leger Bandage Dress At Vogue's 100th-anniversary Celebration At The New York Public Library in 1992
In the early 1990s, Cindy Crawford became a cultural icon thanks to her supermodel good looks and style, including her appearance in this showstopping little black dress. On April 2, 1992, at the celebration of Vogue magazine's 100th anniversary, held at the New York Public Library, the supermodel accessorized her classic black mini Herve Leger bandage dress with a pair of black gloves, adding an exquisite and sophisticated accent.
7 Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Saint Laurent At The BRIT Awards 2018
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore a black gown to the 2018 Brit Awards at the o2 Arena in London. The thigh-baring Saint Lauren Spring 2018 RTW Dress sparkled under the red carpet lights, evoking the glitz of the 1980s. The model and actress wore a plunging sequined minidress with distinctive shoulder pads, the Fetiche Long Clutch, and the Tower 110 Pumps in Satin and Crystal, both by Saint Laurent, along with Jessica McCormack's Trip The Light Fantastic Long Fringe Earrings and Wolford Satin Touch 20 Denier Tights.
6 Naomi Campbell In A Black Mini Dress By Alexander McQueen In Dublin In 2018
When Naomi Campbell stepped out in Dublin, Ireland, on that September day in 2015, her supermodel body garnered the most attention. The London-born fashion plate looked stunning in a leather minidress by Alexander McQueen during a promotional picture call at Dublin's The Merrion Hotel. In the figure-hugging dress with a pleated wrap-around skirt and a basic tank-style top, Naomi's seemingly limitless legs looked as sleek As ever. She opted for a simple silver pendant necklace and two silver bracelets to complement her one-piece.
5 Lupita Nyong'o In Zac Posen At The Star Wars Force 4 Fashion launch, 2015
Lupita reunited with her co-stars from Star Wars: The Force Awakens at the Force 4 Fashion bash in a one-of-a-kind designer creation inspired by the film. Lupita, whom we can always trust to make a strong fashion statement, wore a gown created by Zac Posen and Google's Made With Code, a nonprofit effort encouraging young women to pursue careers in computer science. Girls around the country helped code Lupita's LED outfit, making her the center of attention. Makeup artist Nick Barose gave the singer a rosy pout and lined her eyes with glittering eyeliner to match the glitzy outfit.
4 Angelina Jolie In Emporio Armani At Salt Premiere In Los Angeles, 2010
Angelina Jolie wowed in a simple black LBD at the Los Angeles premiere of "Salt" on July 19, 2010, at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. She wore a strapless sequined minidress by Emporio Armani to the event, where she was joined by her then-husband, Brad Pitt. Angelina Jolie finished off her look with Ferragamo heels.
3 Emma Watson in Rafael Lopez for Atelier Mayer At The London Premiere Of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows, Part 1
Emma Watson has emerged as one of Britain's most exciting new fashion icons in recent years. The actress wore a short, flirtatious lace dress with a feathered skirt to the London premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1. In addition to Watson's sleek pixie crop and sky-high Charlotte Olympia pumps, the ensemble included a beaded poppy pin in honor of Remembrance Day. Watson's cute outfit was elevated by the addition of hanging metallic earrings and smoky eye makeup.
2 Kerry Washington In Brandon Maxwell At The HBO Confirmation Premiere In New York City, 2016
While in New York promoting her then-upcoming film Confirmation, Kerry Washington opted for a subtle and surprising style by wearing a caped LBD. Despite its simplicity, the dress's cape gave a dramatic flair suitable for a trip down the red carpet. Kerry kept her accessories to a minimum with just a pair of drop diamond earrings. The actress coupled the dress with a pair of black, pointy shoes. The Scandal star stuck to her "less is more" beauty philosophy by wearing little cosmetics except for a swipe of pink lip color and generous coats of mascara. Kerry had her hair slicked back into a bun and pulled snugly against her head.
1 Kate Moss And Her Feather-Trimmed Cocktail Dress At Frank Sinatra's 80th Birthday Party in 1995
Kate Moss, supermodel extraordinaire, looked stunning in this simple black dress at Frank Sinatra's birthday party accompanied by then-boyfriend Johnny Depp. While Kate Moss has worn many beautiful LBDs throughout her career, she proved that an LBD works perfectly with a layer of voluminous feathers. Moss exemplified her usual It-girl style in this off-the-shoulder dress and messy hairstyle.
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