Updated September 22, 2026
A LBD — Little Black Dress — is a wardrobe classic: versatile, chic and easy to accessorize. Yet sometimes a little black dress can feel a little too simple.
Want to add instant color and style to it? Here comes the other woman’s best friend: a bright silk scarf! It does wonders and it is enough to spice up your favorite LBD.
A silk scarf can take a black dress from casual to sophisticated in seconds. Here are several styling ideas, from neck scarves and shoulder wraps to belts and decorative knots.
~ Sophisticated neck scarf
~ European loop neck scarf
~ Classic neck scarf
~ Scarf tied on your dress
~ Shoulder wrap
~ Silky belt
The equation is simple: a little black dress provides the canvas, and a silk scarf adds color, pattern and personality.
