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Perhaps the most important garment in any closet: a little black dress.
An icon throughout fashion history, there are so many ways to style a classic LBD.
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“Nothing and a red lip always looks good.
These deep crimson lips set the tone for all the right kinds of drama on a night out.
Abstract Feel
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Create anabstract feel with your winged eyelinerby playing around with the shape.
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The glistening smoky blue-gray shadow and peachy-pink lipstick shown here are a modern classic.
Simple touches like these are easy for anyone to recreate, plus they pair well with any outfit.
The beautiful tones here show just how minimal makeup can make a major impact.
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Make the eyes as dressy as you likethe more dramatic, the better.
Betancur recommends completing the look with finely lined rims and a healthy dose of mascara.
Not only does this daring color pack a punch, but it’s suitable year-round.
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Then, clean up any fallout with a Q-tip.
Add a creamy blush in a matching shade to your shadow for a cohesive, dewy effect.
Finish with a few coats of your favorite volumizing mascara.
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Going Green
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Green eyeshadow?
No need to feel intimidated wearing a black dress is actually the perfect time to experiment with some color.
And green is a fab choice as it comes in varying tones from sage to emerald.
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The smudged eyes and simple glossy lips might just be our favorite combo.
Deep berry lips with glittering, smokey eyeshadow set the tone for turning heads all day and night.
Not sure where to place theglitter?
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Brown mascara is also fun to play with for a softer, subtler look than your typical black formula.
“I love more neutral colors on darker skin.
That golden brown, bronze, sheer gloss look is so pretty and soft,” says Robinette.
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This look proves that nude and natural tones have the ability to stun no matter the occasion.
Bold Brows
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Bold brows add structure to a soft, natural makeup look.
To recreate this look, start by drawing your wing with liquid or gel eyeliner.
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Then, blend it under the bottom lashes for even more definition and drama.
Wear it with neutral eyeshadow and glossy lips for a totally effortless vibe.
“This is a look where the eyes speak for themselves,” says Robinette.
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This technique allows for a more prominent definition, especially in the outer and inner corners.
The violet and lavender shades here work well together to create a look that pops.
Y2K Blues
Black and blue doesn’t have to be a fashion faux pas.
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Tyla demonstrates the beauty of pairing the two together.
We’re huge fans of her particularteal-leaning eyeshadow, which is very reminiscent of the early aughts.
Here, the glimmering inner corners help to make the eyes look extra wide and bright.
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Naked Brows
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Want to go subversive with your black dress?
Although it may seem drastic,bleaching your eyebrowscould be just the trick.
Blending one pop of color around the entire eye is a fun alternative to the classic smokey shadow.
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No one will accuse you of being boring.
Sharp Edges
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The sharper the edges onwinged eyeliner, the better.
This bold look exemplifies how a dramatic shape can change your entire vibe.
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Pair with your favorite black dress for an unstoppable look.
This'60s-inspiredmakeup combines liquid and pencil eyeliner with white shadow, and some super spideryTwiggylashes.
Wearing eyeshadow with a metallic finish will ensure the purple tone really stands out.
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Don’t believe us?
Chocolate brown eyeshadow gives way to stunningsmokey eye makeupwhen paired with subtle, smudged eyeliner.
Shimmering Skin
Sometimes the best makeup look isn’t for your facebut for your skin.
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If your LBD shows some skin, Robinette recommends her favorite body shimmer.
“You don’t have to stop at the face.
I have a body cream from Prtty Peaushun with a shimmer in it that I’m obsessed with.
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“It has a luminescent glow [that] lifts everything.”
Cherry Cola Lip
Want to experiment with a different shade of red?
Switch up your typical rouge for a darker versionthinkcherry cola.
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This deep color will not only upgrade your routine but will give your black dress a sultry spin.
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