10 not-so-basic little black dresses we love right now

Breathe new life into this must-have wardrobe staple. Trust us, these LBDs are anything but boring.

By Kate Gertner

Updated September 25, 2018

10 not-so-basic little black dresses we love right now

Little Back Dresses

Built-in bling

Jewel Encrusted Halter Dress, $198, Le Château.

10 not-so-basic little black dresses we love right now

Racy lacy

Blaque Label, $171, Shopbop.

10 not-so-basic little black dresses we love right now

Pleats please

Contrast Bodice Dress, $50, Mango.

10 not-so-basic little black dresses we love right now

Scalloped sweetheart

Tiered Sculpted Shift Dress, $140, White House Black Market.

10 not-so-basic little black dresses we love right now

Boho beauty

Embroidered Lace Shift Dress, $62, Express.

10 not-so-basic little black dresses we love right now

Sweet suprise

Figure-fit dress, $60, H&M.

10 not-so-basic little black dresses we love right now

Queen of diamonds

Geo Overlay Fit-and-Flare Dress, $140, Banana Republic.

10 not-so-basic little black dresses we love right now

Kimono cool

Jazmine Draped Kimono Dress, $198, BCBG.

10 not-so-basic little black dresses we love right now

Twirl-a-rific

Pleated Swing Dress, US$41, ASOS.

10 not-so-basic little black dresses we love right now

Fit and flare

Posh A-Line Dress, $30, Forever 21.

Follow the jump for more great little black dress options.

10 not-so-basic little black dresses we love right now

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