Street Style: Jazz Up Your LBD

Chances are you have one (if you don't, the stretchy number here is awesome), but you can do so much more with it. Three ladies show how to add mucho personality with extras.

Published: Aug 29, 2013

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Chances are you have a little black dress (if you don't, the stretchy number here is awesome), but you can do so much more with it. Three ladies show how to add mucho personality with accessories.

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Be sleek but still fancy

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"The unique neckline of this dress means you don't need a necklace," says Martha Leonard, 56, an accessories buyer at the Stanley Korshak specialty store in Dallas. "I made it elegant with a glittery clutch and pointed-toe pumps for my night at the symphony."

The dress: Victoria's Secret Catalogue, $79.50; victoriassecret.com.

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Take it dancing

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"I love this thick, stretchy fabric—it holds you in like shapewear," raves Tanesha Awasthi, 32, of San Jose, CA. With a chain-strap bag she can sling over her shoulder and comfortable but cute T-straps, she's ready for the dance floor. To see more of Tanesha's style, go to girlwithcurves.com.

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Make it roar

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This dress's body- hugging fit means it's a perfect layering piece. "A boxier jacket relaxes it enough for dinner with friends," says Los Angeles–based style blogger Marlien Rentmeester, 42. "I added the pink bag for interest and the gold belt for a little glamour." To see more of Marlien's style, go to lecatch.com.