the little black dress lbd has always been a revered classic and over decades it has served us well working the hardest among all the party wear hanging in our closets often it has made us go from drab to fab in minutes however the overdoing of this oftrepeated cool versatile and timeless piece of clothing has led women to look elsewhere when it comes to evening staples and though the lbd may reign supreme for most because you just cannot go wrong with it here are a few chic alternatives to the classicgive blacks a breatherthe much touted black dress can now take a step backward and allow some colour to take centre stage go for gold and bold metallicsfluid fabrics drapes feminine shapes in gold metallics and sequins are your new lbds summer silhouettesstrappy frilly little dresses can make a statement by staying glamourous without the strict severity of a classic lbdtassel embellishments these have taken the world of fashion by storm and are visible not just on western wear and traditional indian ensembles but also as accessories as wellslip dressesscalloped slip dresses ones with multiembellishments silver sequinned sheer dresses and frilled hemlines are perfect for those lazy summer brunchesace it up with accessories you can take your overall look up by a few notches with the right accessories keeping it minimal and letting your outfit do the talking is a good ideafeminine romanceyour alternative to lbd should make you look not just elegant and comfortable but also alluring just by the way of its constructionretro revivalshow off your enigmatic side go for colour and bling in a big way to add to the drama finish the look with high stilettoes shoulderduster chandelier earrings and dark smokey eyeshere are a few tips to keep in mind it is essential that your look reflects not just your personality but also who you are if you are a shy person wear a bright bold colour this will project confidence choose an outfit that accentuates your strengths and conceals flaws for example if you dont like your bottom half draw attention to your top half by wearing brighter colours or an amazing piece of bling around your neck team your little dress with colourful heels and matching clutch or some statement jewellery dont wear too much makeup and dont overdo the perfume