Stars in Little Black Dresses: Gabrielle Union, Olivia Rodrigo & More of Hollywood’s Hottest LBDs

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Medina Lynn, Sabrina Picou

August 8, 2023 10:45AM EDT

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There’s a reason little black dresses are classic. See celebs in their best LBD looks here.

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Sexiest Little Black Dresses: Photos

Sexiest Little Black Dresses: Photos — Little black dresses have been popular for decades and the trend remains a go-to among celebrities. LBDs are simple but sexy. You can rock a little black dress for a simple errand run or you can spice it up for a red carpet event.

One of the biggest LBD fans is Ariel Winter, who wowed in a shiny, skintight PVC mini and red heels during this event. Her hair was in bombshell waves and she had on glowing makeup. Ariel isn’t the only beauty who loves LBDs. Kim Kardashian and Olivia Culpo have also rocked sultry versions of the trend.

There are plenty of ways to make LBDs look fresh and cutting-edge. From sleeves to sheer detailing, the stars keep coming up with new ways to wow us with their sexy little black dresses. See more photos of celebrities rocking little black dresses in our gallery now.

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Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union — Gabrielle Union looked fabulous in this plunging, fitted black mini dress with peep-toe black leather heels at The Hall Of Fame Induction Celebration For Dwyane Wade. It was hosted by FWRD at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles on August 6, 2023.

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Jodie Turner-Smith

Jodie Turner-Smith — Jodie Turner-Smith rocked a little black leather dress while in Beverly Hills on October 19, 2023. The starlet added a mini black purse and gold jewelry to tie together her look.

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Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez — Jennifer Lopez looked stunning in a fitted black midi dress with bedazzled heels while promoting ‘The Mother’ in NYC. Wow!

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Behati Prinsloo

Behati Prinsloo — Behati Prinsloo attends the Unforgettable Evening gala in Los Angeles. Behati rocked a black mini dress and leopard-print heels.

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Lori Harvey

Lori Harvey — Lori Harvey rocked this sexy cutout black dress as she celebrated her 26th birthday at LAVO Ristorante in West Hollywood. It was on January 23, 2023.

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Lori Harvey

Lori Harvey — Lori Harvey and boyfriend Damson Idris hold hands as they exit Lavo restaurant after celebrating Lori’s 26th birthday party with friends in West Hollywood in January 2023. She wowed in a sleek black dress for her celebration.

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Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner — Kendall Jenner looked gorgeous in this sheerblack dress going to Lavo restaurant to celebrate friend Lori Harvey’s 26th birthday. It was in West Hollywood on January 13, 2023.

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Hailey Bieber

Hailey Bieber — Hailey Bieber looks stunning in all black as she’s seen arriving at the Fleur Room Lounge to celebrate her friend Lori Harvey’s 26th birthday party in West Hollywood, CA. She wore a dress and stocking.

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Rihanna

Rihanna — Rihanna stepped out in a strapless sheer dress on Dec. 3, 2022 during Miami’s Art Basel for a dinner date with boyfriend ASAP Rocky. The singer accessorized with gold chains and a brown shoulder bag.

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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey — Mariah Carey rocked a little black dress while out in NYC on Nov. 4, 2022. The star completed the sexy look with a black trench coat, black sky-high heels, and black sunglasses. While on the walk, she was also spotted with her boyfriend Bryan Tanaka.

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Millie Bobby Brown

Millie Bobby Brown — Millie Bobby Brown rocked this tiny black blazer mini dress that was cinched in at the waist and styled with sheer black tights. She also had a white leather purse & a pair of pointed-toe, black patent leather pumps on ‘Good Morning America’ in NYC.

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Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner — Kylie Jenner rocked a black latex mini-dress as she held hands with Travis Scott on a date night in October 2022. She matched her dress with knee-high boots.

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Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus — Miley Cyrus looked every bit of rocker-chic in a black long-sleeve dress for the Foo Fighters & The Hawkins Family Present Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles on Sept. 27, 2022. She paired the tight dress with silver accessories and skinny black boots.

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Jordyn Woods

Jordyn Woods — Jordyn Woods showed off her cleavage and long legs in a sparkly little black dress during her combined 25th birthday party and launch of her collaboration with SHEIN. She arrived in a classic Rolls Royce limo and was accompanied by her NBA boyfriend Karl Anthony Towns.

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Kaia Gerber

Kaia Gerber — Kaia Gerber looked fabulous in a tight black cut-out mini dress while her mom, Cindy Crawford wore an orange leather skirt & blouse. It was at a party in LA to celebrate Edward Enninful’s new memoir, ‘A Visible Man.’

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Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence — Jennifer Lawrence attended a Simon Miller pop-up event in New York City on Sept. 9, 2022. She donned a simple black dress that featured a plunging sweetheart neckline and paired it with a gold clutch and green sandals.

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Serena Williams

Serena Williams — Serena Williams looked stunning in a skintight black mini dress with gray sneakers at a party for Edward Enninful’s new memoir, A VISIBLE MAN. She was with her husband, Alexis Ohanian, at the Apollo Theatre in NYC.

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Zendaya

Zendaya — Zendaya makes a fashion statement in black leather boots and a black dress while out in Manhattan shopping on Sep. 7, 2022. It was the start of New York Fashion Week.

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Chloe Sevigny

Chloe Sevigny — Chloe Sevigny donned a little black Mugler number during the ‘Bones & All’ photocall at the Venice Film Festival. The frock was a sculptural take on the LBD. She swept her blond locks back and wore polka dot heels.

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Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo — Olivia Rodrigo wore a sassy silk slip dress while heading to her NYC hotel after a concert. She had on chunky socks and loafers with her little black look.

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Hailey Bieber

Hailey Bieber — Hailey Bieber looked gorgeous in this tight black long-sleeve, button-down mini dress with black leather Gia Borghini x Rhw Knee High Boots. She also rocked a black leather purse & skinny Balenciaga Oval Sunglasses, while on a date with Justin Bieber at Catch Steak in LA.

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Rihanna

Rihanna — Rihanna steps out in New York City wearing a little black dress on Aug. 11, 2022. She paired it with an oversized, open button down and heels.

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Melanie Griffith

Melanie Griffith — Melanie Griffith celebrated her 65th birthday on August 9 at the San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood when she wore a long-sleeve, high-neck black mini dress with sheer black polka dot tights & black leather combat boots. What a look!

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Khloe Kardashian

Khloe Kardashian — Khloe Kardashian steps out for dinner at Nobu Malibu on Aug. 7, 2022. She paired her skintight little black dress with black booties, an updo and sunglasses.

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Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez — Selena Gomez looked chic when she rocked this ribbed black turtleneck mini dress with a slit on the skirt. She styled it with an oversized cropped taupe G-Star Raw E Leather Bomber jacket, clear glasses, gold hoop earrings & black ankle booties while out to eat with friends at Nobu Malibu.

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Joey King

Joey King — Joey King looked unreal in an LBD by Nensi Dojaka while promoting ‘Bullet Train’ in London on Jul. 20, 2022. Platform boots and sexy stockings gave the lingerie-inspired look some extra edge.

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Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner — Kylie Jenner goes for Matrix-chic in s little leather dress during a night out with beau Travis Scott at West Hollywood celebrity hotspot Craig’s. Peep toe, sunglasses, and a tiny snakeskin bag completed the look.

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Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman — Natalie Portman is super sexy in a gathered halterneck LBD as she leaves ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on Jun. 23, 2022. Two-tone heels and cat-eyed glasses completed the look.

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Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer — Michelle Pfeiffer arrived in style at the Paramount+ launch event in London, UK on June 20, 2022. The ‘Scarface’ beauty cut an elegant figure in black, with a simply accessorized ensemble.

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Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner — Kylie Jenner wore a tiny black dress while attending Kourtney Kardashian’s pre-wedding dinner in Portofino, Italy on May 20th, 2022. She accessorized with a black and white purse and matchin knee-high boots.

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Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez — A smiling Selena Gomez celebrates her ‘SNL’ hosting debut at an afterparty held at L’Avenue on Saks in New York. She rocked a strapless black dress and silver backless heels.

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Lauren Sanchez

Lauren Sanchez — Lauren Sanchez rocks a little black strap dress for date night with boyfriend Jeff Bezos in New York City. The former Amazon CEO matched Lauren in a black leather jacket.

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Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian — Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker keep it casual rocking hoodies while leaving their New York Hotel on May 1, 2022. The couple attended the Met Gala together the following day.

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Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter — Sabrina Carpenter looked fabulous on ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’, when she rocked a skintight black Helmut Lang mini dress with sheer black tights & platform, patent leather heels. She had some of her hair up and looked incredible!

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Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz — Penelope Cruz stunned in this sheer black sequin mini dress & strappy black sandals at the ‘Parallel Mothers’ premiere at Lincoln Center in NYC on Oct. 8, 2021. She also showed off flattering makeup.

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Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon — Reese Witherspoon looked fabulous in this tight black long-sleeve dress with pointed-toe slingback heels while filming her upcoming Netflix movie, ‘Your Place or Mine,’ in NYC. She also had her long hair curled and down.

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Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner — Kendall Jenner steps out in a little black babydoll dress while in New York for fashion week on September 10, 2021. She also wore heels.

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Hailey Baldwin

Hailey Baldwin — Hailey Baldwin puts on a leggy display as she is spotted leaving dinner at Nobu in Malibu. She wore a black dress under a black, white, and gray plaid jacket.

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Hailey Baldwin

Hailey Baldwin — Hailey Baldwin wears a LBD at Musician Harv’s wedding in Los Angeles. She also wore heels.

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Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez — Selena Gomez looks incredible while attending the 2017 InStyle Awards in a little black dress. She paired the ensemble with buff heels and her hair in an updo.

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Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton — Paris Hilton looks cute and flirty in a little black dress at the PrettyLittleThing x Kelly Gale event. She pulled her hair back into a ponytail and rocked sky-high boots and a leather jacket with the look.

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Larsa Pippen

Larsa Pippen — Larsa Pippen looked ready for a night on the town in a strapless little black dress, which she paired with pointy-toed heels. She wore her hair down and straight for the night out.

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Hailey Bieber

Hailey Bieber — Hailey Bieber hit the streets of NYC in a little black dress ahead of NYFW madness. She wore a long black blazer over the top of the LBD.

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Sofia Richie

Sofia Richie — Sofia Richie kept things casual in this simple but sexy little black dress. She stepped out after an appointment at the Nine Zero One salon.

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Karrueche Tran

Karrueche Tran — Karrueche Tran wore a black mini dress at Kim Kardashian West and Winnie Harlow’s beauty collab launch in NYC. The LBD had sheer sleeves.

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Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez — Selena Gomez stunned at ‘The Dead Don’t Die’ premiere in June 2019 in a LBD. The dress had gorgeous feather sleeves.

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Brooke Shields

Brooke Shields — Brooke Shields rocked a sexy little black dress for the Glamour WOTY Awards in NYC. The long sleeve LBD made one epic fashion statement that night.

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Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian — Kourtney Kardashian looked super chic as she arrived for dinner during Art Basel in Miami following the Dior runway show. The leather LBD was great for a night out on the town.

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Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner — Kendall Jenner in a gorgeous LBD at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party in Los Angeles. The plunging neckline and huge sleeves made this one memorable look.

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Ariel Winter

Ariel Winter — Ariel Winter wearing an LBD at Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood event in 2017. The PVC dress fit her like a glove.

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Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian — Kourtney Kardashian in a sexy and sparkling LBD at the PrettyLittleThing Launch Party in 2017. The dress showed off her toned legs.

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande — Ariana Grande wearing an all leather Moschino LBD at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. She paired her little black dress with leather knee-high boots.

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Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner — Kendall Jenner at the Chrome Hearts party in 2018 in a sparkling leather LBD. The dress had ruffles on the left side and featured gold sequin detailing.

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande — Ariana Grande looked stunning in a velvet LBD at the 2018 MTV VMAs. Ariana let hair down for the show!

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Hailey Baldwin

Hailey Baldwin — Hailey Baldwin rocked a simple and sexy LBD at The British Fashion Awards in 2017. Her long and toned legs were on full display.

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Ariel Winter

Ariel Winter — Ariel Winter stunned in a simple LBD at the Vanity Fair and Fiat celebrate ‘Young Hollywood’ event in 2016. Nothing makes a statement like a little black dress!

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Hailey Baldwin

Hailey Baldwin — Hailey Baldwin dazzled in a feathered little black dress at the #REVOLVEawards in 2017. Her bold and bright red lip was the perfect way to complete her look.

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Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian — Kim Kardashian in a bondage-inspired LBD at the Versace after-party after the 2018 Met Gala in New York. The dress had detailed paneling and fit her perfectly.

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Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo — Olivia Culpo at an LA event in a gorgeous LBD. The LBD had cutouts on the side.

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Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid — Bella Hadid in a strapless and sheer LBD at the Chrome Hearts party during PFW. The edgy dress was partially see-through.

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Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner — Kylie Jenner wearing a tight black dress in Los Angeles in March 2016. The LBD featured sheer detailing.

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Kate Upton

Kate Upton — Kate Upton rocked a stunning LBD at the Fashion Media Awards in 2013. The dress featured a belt that cinched Kate’s waist.

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