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Fabulous At Every Age: Little Black Dress Edition

From youthful silhouettes paired with gold accessories, to romantic maxi options brightened with a touch of turquoise, there is an LBD style for every age.

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From youthful silhouettes paired with gold accessories, to romantic maxi options brightened with a touch of turquoise, there is an LBD style for every age.

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20s

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STYLIST'S TIP: Get height—and glitz–with a strappy sandal.

Roberto Coin necklace, $20,400, us.robertocoin.com; Furla bag, $328, furla.com; Sandro dress, $530, us.sandro-paris.com; Jemma Wynne ring, $7,350, shopBAZAAR.com; Eileen Fisher dress, eileenfisher.com; Michele watch, $2,595, michele.com; Moschino dress, $3,195, Saks Fifth Avenue, 877-551-7257; Versace Eros Femme, $120, us.versace.com; Leon Max Collection sandal, $378, maxstudio.com.

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30s

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STYLIST'S TIP: Turquoise jewelry lends a bohemian edge.

Spinelli Kilcollin necklace, $1,200, shopBAZAAR.com; Melissa Joy Manning earrings, $,1590, 212-219-2194; Rebecca Taylor dress, $850, Neiman Marcus, 888-888-4757; Stuart Weitzman bootie, $465, 212-750-2555; Silpada ring, $59, shopBAZAAR.com; Erdem dress, $1,325, Nordstrom, 800-695-8000; Jill Heller Jewelry ring $795, shopBAZAAR.com; M2Malletier bag, $1,143, similar styles available at shopBAZAAR.com; Ralph Lauren Midnight Romance, $94, ralphlauren.com.

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40s

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STYLIST'S TIP: Pair a pencil dress with luxe accoutrements.

Elie Tahari dress, $48, Saks Fifth Avenue, 877-551-7257; John Hardy bracelet, $340, johnhardy.com; Roland Mouret dress, $2,470, shopBAZAAR.com; Sarah Flint sandal, $750, shopBAZAAR.com; Bulgari bag, $6,300, bulgari.com; Leon Max Collection dress, $398, maxstudio.com; Audemars Piguet watch, $25,100, 999-214-6858; John Hardy bracelet, $340, johnhardy.com; Nancy Newberg earrings, $900, nancynewberg.com; Jo Malone London Orris & Sandalwood fragrance, $170, jomalone.com.

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50s

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STYLIST'S TIP: Classic jewelry is understated yet polished.

Corey Friedman Fine Jewels necklace, price upon request, 212-944-9007; Marc Fisher LTD shoe, $160, shopBAZAAR.com; Kimora Lee Simmons jacket, $1,900, shopBAZAAR.com; Tom Ford Noir Pour Femme, $165, tomford.com; DKNY dress, $445, dkny.com; Dezso by Sara Beltran earrings, $4,180, shopBAZAAR.com; Dior vest, $3,500, 800-929-DIOR; Rauwolf clutch, $990, rauwolfnyc.com.

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60s

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STYLIST'S TIP: A printed clutch adds a pop of color.

Marco Bicego necklace, $155,500, marcobicego.com; Jimmy Choo sandal, $975, jimmychoo.com; Chanel Chance Eau Vive, $95, chanel.com; Lafayette 148 New York dress, $548, lafayette148ny.com; Faraone Mennella earrings, price upon request, 212-752-5884; Fabiana Filippi dress, $1,193, fabianafilippi.com; Bulgari watch, price upon request, bulgari.com; 3.1 Phillip Lim dress, $795, 212-334-1160; Monique Lhuillier clutch, $1,895, moniquelhuillier.com.

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70s

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STYLIST'S TIP: Chrome-hued details provide a wintry feel.

Eddie Borgo collar, $200, similar styles available at shopBAZAAR.com; Rochas sandal, $850, shopBAZAAR.com; Le Vian rings, $1,498-$2,748, 877-2-LEVIAN; Chico's dress, $169, chicos.com; Diane von Furstenberg gown, $1,200, Bergdorf Goodman, 212-753-7300; Spark earrings, $5,324, sparkcreations.com; Givenchy Live Irresistible, $99, givenchybeauty.com; Marciano dress, $228, marciano.com; Jimmy Choo clutch, $7,995, jimmychoo.com.

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