If you have a future formal event and you intend to wear a black dress, keep reading to find out how to accessorize your black dress.
As many of you already believe, black dresses are one of the most popular options when it comes to attire for a formal event.
They are simple, yet effective, allowing you the chance to blend in, if you want, but also giving you the chance of looking elegant and stylish.
Even if you think that the hardest part has passed, meaning choosing the dress, you may find that accessories have an important status and they will help turn a simple, black dress into a stunning outfit.
Here are the top 10 best accessories to wear with a black dress for a formal event:
- Hat
- Belt
- Purse
- Earrings
- Watch
- Scarf
- Necklace
- Stilettos
- Shawls
- Brooch
Ways to Accessorize a Black Dress for a Formal Event
Hat
While these may seem like very simple accessories that would only be appropriate for casual events, I can assure you that there still exist elegant hats that are suitable for a formal events.
For example, if the event takes place during a colder season, you may choose a beret or if the event takes place in summer or spring, you may opt for a hat bell with a wide brim.
However, one thing that you should take into account when you decide to add a hat as an accessory to your outfit is that hats should not be worn after 5 pm and inside.
Take these two pieces of advice into account because, otherwise, you may ruin your entire outfit.
Belt
Belts have been an accessory forever, but they have been less and less popular in the last few years because they have been considered too much.
However, in the last year, they had a major comeback and are now, once again, amongst the most worn accessories for women.
You may wish to choose a belt if you have an oversized dress and you want to accentuate your waist or if you think your dress is too simple and you want to add more to it.
For a formal event, I would recommend opting for a thin, simple belt that will blend with the dress but will still be able to stand out.
Don’t opt for a big belt because it might be too much for a formal event.
Purse
Small bags work wonders when wearing a black dress. Keep these criteria in mind when looking for an ideal bag for building such an outfit.
Suggestions for choosing a purse that will combine perfectly with your black dress: envelope bags, black or metal inserts, clutches, or handbags.
Avoid carrying a shoulder bag, especially if you’re attending a formal event. Although extremely useful, the shoulder bag overshadows the look you want to display with the help of a black dress.
Choose a purse in a bright nuance if you want to add some color to your outfit. Silver or gold is also a good choice in this case because they pair very nicely with your black dress.
Earrings
It is obvious that this type of jewelry has made the list. They are such a simple, yet effective accessory because they can go unnoticed, without them it feels like your outfit is incomplete.
Trying to decide what type of earrings to choose may be hard.
Do you go with simple, small earrings or choose big earrings to make a statement? The answer to this question is based on the type of hairstyle you choose for your event and the type of event.
If you are about to attend a very formal event, you will need to create a more elegant outfit.
Take all of these into account when you decide and you will create a gorgeous and glamorous outfit.
Watch
The watch is another great accessory that you may wish to consider for your event.
Of course, in this case, we are talking about elegant watches, which are silver, gold, rose gold, and so on, and not fitness watches or watches with leather belts.
The former ones will make it look like you have a bracelet, so you may consider choosing a watch if you don’t have a bracelet.
Choose a watch that is suitable for your wrist. If you have a small wrist, choose a smaller, thinner watch that will still be elegant.
Remember to take into account the sleeve of your dress because if you have a dress with long sleeves, it would be best to not wear anything around your wrist, so you will have to skip the watch.
Scarf
This is another accessory that can look perfectly nice together with your black dress if it is chosen correctly.
For your formal event, the best choice would be a simple, satin scarf that you could tie around your neck.
This will make your outfit even more elegant and will also add a splash of color to your black dress. Wear this accessory only if the neckline of your dress and the type of event allow you to do so.
If you do not like how it looks around your neck, but you would still want to add a scarf to your outfit, you can add it to your purse.
If you have a purse that has handles, you can tie the scarf around the purse to add a little bit of color.
Necklace
Another great accessory that should not be missing from any woman’s jewelry drawer.
A necklace can instantly transform your outfit, turning it from a simple, basic one into an elegant, glamorous one.
The decision of whether to wear a necklace or not stays, once again, in the type of neckline that your dress has.
If you have a high neckline, it would be best to avoid wearing a necklace because it may be too much.
You have many options available: made from gold, and silver, with precious stones or not, and so on.
Be sure to choose the one that is suited to the type of event that you are about to attend.
You wouldn’t want to choose a necklace with precious stones for a more casual-formal event.
Stilettos
It is obvious that we cannot talk about accessories without adding to the list the favorite accessory from every woman’s wardrobe, meaning shoes.
And not just any type of shoes, stilettos. These shoes are now as popular as they were when they first appeared and I have a feeling they will never lose their popularity.
They are simple, yet stylish and can turn a simple outfit into an elegant one.
What is best about a black dress is the freedom that you have when it comes to the combination of colors.
The same thing applies to choosing the color of your stilettos.
You may opt for more neutral colors, such as nude, silver, or white, or you may be bold and opt for colors such as green, royal blue, red, pink, and so on.
Shawls
While many women may see shawls as similar to scarves, I can assure you that they are not. Shawls are a large piece of material that goes over the shoulders and can be wrapped around you.
They are a great accessory for events that happen in winter or autumn or if they are outside and it is chilly.
They can be made from many materials and come in different patterns.
For a formal event, I would recommend you to choose one that is made from cashmere because it will look better than choosing one that is made from a cheaper material.
Don’t choose this accessory if you have a dress with long sleeves because it will be pointless.
Brooch
Brooches are a very useful vintage accessory because they can transform an outfit from monotonous and boring to chic and elegant.
The smaller they are, the bigger the effect they create. The brooch is, first of all, a versatile accessory, which can emanate a multitude of aspects from contemporary fashion and beyond.
It is, if you want, that surprising element that will metamorphose an ordinary outfit into a wow one, as long as it is worn correctly.
This type of accessory has become more and more popular over the years.
Choose one if you think something is missing from your black dress and if you want to add more sparkle to your outfit. It will make all the difference.
Conclusion
No matter how you decide to accessorize your outfit, I hope that this black dress accessories list for a formal event has helped you create an idea of what your look should be.
As you have seen, there are many types of accessories, from head to toe, and can be worn in different ways.
When you decide on your accessories, make sure you take into account the place of the event, the theme, the time of the event, and the weather.
You would not want to wear a hat to a night event because it will be useless.
Try to remember that even if your black dress may be simple and you may have the need to over-accessorize to draw attention, I can assure you that a simple, black dress that fits you and is worn with confidence can attract more attention than any accessory that you will choose.
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