Little black dresses, or LBDs, are very common staples in many people’s closets. They can be dressed up or down and tend to be cut in flattering styles that allow the person who is wearing them to hold his or her head high. Many people might even have several LBDs so that they can avoid wearing the same dress to a wedding as they do to a cocktail party a week later. If you have tons of LBDs in your closet, you might be constantly looking for more events to which you can wear them. Here are some ways that you can incorporate your LBD into your Halloween costume.
1. Audrey Hepburn
If you love Audrey Hepburn, you can easily use your LBD as a base for your Breakfast at Tiffany’s costume. All you need is a long, black cigarette holder, elbow-length black gloves, and a small tiara that you can perch fetchingly in your hair. These accessories are easy to obtain online or at the last minute from any Halloween supplies store, making it a great option for those who have to go to a Halloween party unexpectedly.
2. Cruella de Ville
If you have a huge fur coat in your closet and need to attend a Halloween event outside, or merely want to look great while passing out candy on your porch, going as Cruella de Ville is a great use for your LBD. Simply layer the fur coat over your LBD, put on some black leather gloves, and use temporary, dyed hairspray to turn one half of your hair white and the other half black. As a bonus, this outfit also gives you a chance to wear your tall, black boots.
3. Little Goth Girl
Finally, if you want to go as one of the numerous goth girls in pop culture, such as Wednesday Adams from the Adams Family, you can just take your LBD and layer it over a collared white shirt, preferably one with a Peter Pan collar or a rounded collar. This will allow you to keep warm but still look cute. Accentuate the look with some Halloween-themed earrings, short black gloves, and darker makeup such as black lipstick and dark purple eyeliner and eye shadow. If you have long hair, tie it in a girlish style such as pigtails or two braids.
Many of these outfits can likely be created by using items that you already have in your closet.