Forget the standard black pump-your LBD can take so much more than that. A bright color and luxe fabric is a great match.
Badgley Mischka Fuller satin heels, $185; piperlime.com
Cocktail hour was made for cocktail rings. Choose a bauble with lots of shine and forgo other accessories.
Alexis Bittar Champagne Dust Lucite and Swarovski crystal ring, $225; nordstrom.com
Worried about overdosing on sparkle? Pick your sequins in sophisticated hues like midnight navy for finessed flash.
Anya Hindmarch glitter clutch, $395; saksfifthavenue.com
Keep evening bags glamorous and small (pack wisely-what more do you need than cell phone, keys and credit card?)
BCBG matte sequin foldover clutch, $108; bcbg.com
Fake an hourglass shape by cinching the waist of a babydoll-style dress with a belt. Extra fashion points if it’s studded and metallic like this pick.
Talbots studded belt, $39; talbots.com
Make your LBD one-of-a-kind. Affix a brooch (or two, or three) to a shoulder strap or waistband to add extra pizazz to a dress.
Chico’s Eloise glass stone pin, $28; chicos.com
Winterize your LBD with feminine booties. Warmer than strappy sandals, they’ll pair with opaque tights to take your frock into the holiday party circuit.
White House Black Market suede rosette bootie, $128; whitehouseblackmarket.com
Move over, diamond tennis bracelet. The new arm candy is thick with sparkle and heavy on shine.
Kenneth Jay Lane stretch bracelet with Swarovski crystals, $150; neimanmarcus.com
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