Jennifer Aniston’s tried and tested LBD red carpet formula: From plunging evening gowns in the 90s to daring sequinned minidresses

Jennifer Aniston has enshrined her place as the reigning queen of ensuring all eyes on her in just little black dress.

The actress, 54, has made the little black dress her red carpet outfit of choice since the 1990s.

While the LBD has been dismissed by some as a safe option, the Friends star has consistently showed how elegant and powerful it can be.

Jennifer has played with the look over the decades to keep it fresh, choosing different lengths, silhouettes and materials.

By shunning more new-fangled trends, she has made sure she stays looking consistently stylish and stays off so called 'worst dressed' lists.

Jennifer Aniston has enshrined her place as the reigning queen of ensuring all eyes on her in just little black dress (pictured 2018)

Jennifer Aniston has enshrined her place as the reigning queen of ensuring all eyes on her in just little black dress (pictured 2018)

The actress, 54, has made the little black dress her red carpet outfit of choice since the 1990s and consistently showed how elegant and powerful it can be (pictured in 2001)

The actress, 54, has made the little black dress her red carpet outfit of choice since the 1990s and consistently showed how elegant and powerful it can be (pictured in 2001)

Jennifer has played with the look over the decades to keep it fresh, choosing different lengths, silhouettes and materials

Jennifer has played with the look over the decades to keep it fresh, choosing different lengths, silhouettes and materials

Although she does deviate from her trusty all-black ensemble from time to time, her latest two red carpet looks showed she is not parting ways with her beloved LBD anytime soon (pictured on Sunday)

Although she does deviate from her trusty all-black ensemble from time to time, her latest two red carpet looks showed she is not parting ways with her beloved LBD anytime soon (pictured on Sunday)

The Bruce Almighty star has been extolling the virtues of the classic LBD for years, and is no stranger to starting trends of her own.

While playing Rachel Green on Friends from 1994 to 2004, she popularised one of the most famous hairstyles in history – 'The Rachel'.

The shoulder-length layered haircut was designed by hairstylist Chris McMillan and soon became one of the most requested and copied styles of the decade.

As Hollywood's most loyal LBD follower, Jennifer has also helped the sophisticated look maintain its popularity, nearly a century since it first became mainstream fashion, thanks to Coco Chanel.

Although she does deviate from her trusty all-black ensemble from time to time, her latest two red carpet looks showed she is not parting ways with her beloved LBD anytime soon.

Black dresses have been a staple of Jennifer's wardrobe, even before she became one of the biggest Hollywood stars.

In 1995 she attended the Primetime Emmy Awards, a year after Friends debuted, with her late co-star Matthew Perry.

She wore a classic black strapless dress that showcased her svelte figure, while elevating the glamour of the look with a pair of evening gloves.

For the premiere of her film The Object Of My Affection in 1998, Jennifer donned a similar strapless look, but added a coordinating shrug.

In 1995 she attended the Primetime Emmy Awards with her late co-star Matthew Perry in a classic black strapless dress that showcased her svelte figure, while elevating the glamour of the look with a pair of evening gloves

In 1995 she attended the Primetime Emmy Awards with her late co-star Matthew Perry in a classic black strapless dress that showcased her svelte figure, while elevating the glamour of the look with a pair of evening gloves

For the premiere of her film The Object Of My Affection in 1998, Jennifer donned a similar strapless look, but added a coordinating shrug

For the premiere of her film The Object Of My Affection in 1998, Jennifer donned a similar strapless look, but added a coordinating shrug

Jennifer has kept up the tradition of wearing black evening dresses to glamorous events, counting on the look for its timelessness and simplicity.

The year the ultimate power couple of Jennifer and Brad Pitt tied the knot, the pair attended the 2000 American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Awards, and the actress complemented her husband in an understated black gown.

Then, at the 2006 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, she donned classic floaty number, but added a touch of sparkle to the outfit with a long diamond necklace.

At the InStyle Awards in 2018, Jennifer opted for a tighter high-necked dress, going for the same style the following year, for the premiere of The Morning Show.

She went for very similar looks for the People's Choice Awards in 2000 and 2001, donning strappy satin maxi dresses.

For the 2019 ceremony, 18 years later, she once again chose an almost identical gown, with the same V-neckline.

The year the ultimate power couple of Jennifer and Brad Pitt tied the knot, the pair attended the 2000 American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Awards, and the actress complemented her husband in an understated black gown

The year the ultimate power couple of Jennifer and Brad Pitt tied the knot, the pair attended the 2000 American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Awards, and the actress complemented her husband in an understated black gown

Then, at the 2006 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, she donned classic floaty number, but added a touch of sparkle to the outfit with a long diamond necklace

Then, at the 2006 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, she donned classic floaty number, but added a touch of sparkle to the outfit with a long diamond necklace

At the InStyle Awards in 2018, Jennifer opted for a tighter high-necked dress

At the InStyle Awards in 2018, Jennifer opted for a tighter high-necked dress

She went for the same style the following year, for the premiere of The Morning Show (pictured with Tim Cook and Reese Witherspoon)

She went for the same style the following year, for the premiere of The Morning Show (pictured with Tim Cook and Reese Witherspoon)

She went for very similar looks for the People's Choice Awards in 2000 and 2001, donning strappy satin maxi dresses

She went for very similar looks for the People's Choice Awards in 2000 and 2001, donning strappy satin maxi dresses

She has counted on black evening dresses for their timelessness and simplicity (pictured with Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer in 2000)

She has counted on black evening dresses for their timelessness and simplicity (pictured with Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer in 2000)

For the 2019 ceremony, 18 years later, she once again chose an almost identical gown, with the same V-neckline

For the 2019 ceremony, 18 years later, she once again chose an almost identical gown, with the same V-neckline

Jennifer has also chosen to almost exclusively wear long black gowns to the Golden Globes over the years, but constantly changes up the silhouette and style to keep the look modern and fresh.

In 2004, she turned heads in a very daring black plunging dress that barely contained her ample cleavage.

For the 2010 ceremony, she mixed things up again in an asymmetrical gown, with a high leg slit.

Jennifer wore a halterneck dress for the 2015 Golden Globes, with the addition of sequins on the bodice and wearing her hair in a very rare updo. 

The 2020 awards saw her pull out all the stops for a much more dramatic black dress, with a huge skirt and train. 

While this month, she went for a fitted gown instead, with intricate beading in a scale pattern.

Jennifer has also chosen to almost exclusively wear long black gowns to the Golden Globes over the years, turning heads in a very daring black plunging dress that barely contained her ample cleavage in 2004

Jennifer has also chosen to almost exclusively wear long black gowns to the Golden Globes over the years, turning heads in a very daring black plunging dress that barely contained her ample cleavage in 2004

For the 2010 ceremony, she mixed things up again to keep it modern in an asymmetrical gown, with a high leg slit

For the 2010 ceremony, she mixed things up again to keep it modern in an asymmetrical gown, with a high leg slit

Jennifer wore a halterneck dress for the 2015 Golden Globes, with the addition of sequins on the bodice and wearing her hair in a very rare updo

Jennifer wore a halterneck dress for the 2015 Golden Globes, with the addition of sequins on the bodice and wearing her hair in a very rare updo

The 2020 awards saw her pull out all the stops for a much more dramatic black dress, with a huge skirt and train

The 2020 awards saw her pull out all the stops for a much more dramatic black dress, with a huge skirt and train

While this month, she went for a fitted gown instead, with intricate beading in a scale pattern

While this month, she went for a fitted gown instead, with intricate beading in a scale pattern

More casual events have called for something shorter, with Jennifer also donning a slew of black minidresses.

She wore a one-shouldered dress to a 2003 charity fashion show with a higher hem, going even shorter at a party in 2007 with Demi Moore.

For the Management film premiere in 2008, she chose a cowlneck minidress, while in 2013 she donned a plunging number with a voluminous skirt and the following year, wore a pleated skirt minidress to the premiere of Cake.

In 2014, Jennifer also experimented with adding a pop of colour to her staple LBD, adding a white strip at the PEOPLE Magazine Awards and flashing a glimpse of a red bustier at the UK premiere of Horrible Bosses 2.

Daring days have meant Jennifer has broken out sexier looks, which the LBD lends itself to perfectly. 

She put on a very busty display in 2000 at the Vanity Fair Oscars party, wearing a plunging black gown and chose another lowcut number at the LACMA 2012 Art + Film Gala.

At the 2003 Screen Actors Guild Awards, she went for a risqué dress, boasting cutouts across her chest.

While accepting the award for Decade of Hotness at the Spike TV Guys Choice Awards in 2011, Jennifer rose to the occasion and proved why she deserved the title in a tiny black strappy number.

More casual events have called for something shorter, with Jennifer also donning a slew of black minidresses (pictured 2003)

More casual events have called for something shorter, with Jennifer also donning a slew of black minidresses (pictured 2003)

She wore a one-shouldered dress to a 2003 charity fashion show with a higher hem, going even shorter at a party in 2007 with Demi Moore

She wore a one-shouldered dress to a 2003 charity fashion show with a higher hem, going even shorter at a party in 2007 with Demi Moore

For the Management film premiere in 2008, she chose a cowlneck minidress

For the Management film premiere in 2008, she chose a cowlneck minidress

While in 2013 she donned a plunging number with a voluminous skirt to a book launch party in West Hollywood

While in 2013 she donned a plunging number with a voluminous skirt to a book launch party in West Hollywood

The following year Jennifer wore a pleated skirt minidress to the premiere of her film Cake in Toronto

The following year Jennifer wore a pleated skirt minidress to the premiere of her film Cake in Toronto

In 2014, Jennifer also experimented with adding a pop of colour to her staple LBD (pictured at PEOPLE Magazine Awards)

In 2014, Jennifer also experimented with adding a pop of colour to her staple LBD (pictured at PEOPLE Magazine Awards)

She flashed a glimpse of a red bustier at the UK premiere of Horrible Bosses 2

She flashed a glimpse of a red bustier at the UK premiere of Horrible Bosses 2

Daring days have meant Jennifer has broken out sexier look and she put on a very busty display in 2000 at the Vanity Fair Oscars party, wearing a plunging black gown

Daring days have meant Jennifer has broken out sexier look and she put on a very busty display in 2000 at the Vanity Fair Oscars party, wearing a plunging black gown

She chose another lowcut number at the LACMA 2012 Art + Film Gala (pictured with Justin Theroux)

She chose another lowcut number at the LACMA 2012 Art + Film Gala (pictured with Justin Theroux)

At the 2003 Screen Actors Guild Awards, she went for a risqué dress, boasting cutouts across her chest

At the 2003 Screen Actors Guild Awards, she went for a risqué dress, boasting cutouts across her chest

While accepting the award for Decade of Hotness at the Spike TV Guys Choice Awards in 2011, Jennifer rose to the occasion and proved why she deserved the title in a tiny black strappy number

While accepting the award for Decade of Hotness at the Spike TV Guys Choice Awards in 2011, Jennifer rose to the occasion and proved why she deserved the title in a tiny black strappy number

Jennifer has also experimented with different textures and materials in her fashion, showing a fondness for leather and sequins.

She sported a leather minidress at the UK premiere of Horrible Bosses in 2011, and revisited the look with a similar one-shoulder one at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards.

The LA Horrible Bosses premiere in 2011 saw her try out sparkle with a sequinned minidress, while the following year at the Directors Guild Of America Awards she chose intricate beading.

She maintained the glamorous looks off the red carpet too, choosing two similar sequinned maxi dresses for appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jennifer dazzled at the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a memorable plunging gown encrusted in sequins again and featuring a daring leg slit.

She also tried out lace in 2014 in a figure-hugging midi and in 2006 she wore a partially sheer dress to the premiere of Friends with Money.

In recent years, Jennifer has seemingly decided to go one step further and abandon dresses for black jumpsuits and co-ords too.

For season two of The Morning Show she chose a fashion forward jumpsuit with a draped bodice.

And this weekend at the Critics Choice Awards, Jennifer showed off her impeccable style with a feather Dolce & Gabbana bodysuit, with matching trousers and a long attached train.

Jennifer has also experimented with different textures and materials in her fashion, showing a fondness for leather and sequins. She sported a leather minidress at the UK premiere of Horrible Bosses in 2011

Jennifer has also experimented with different textures and materials in her fashion, showing a fondness for leather and sequins. She sported a leather minidress at the UK premiere of Horrible Bosses in 2011

She then donned a similar one-shoulder one at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards

 She then donned a similar one-shoulder one at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards

The LA Horrible Bosses premiere in 2011 saw her try out sparkle with a sequinned minidress

The LA Horrible Bosses premiere in 2011 saw her try out sparkle with a sequinned minidress

While the following year at the Directors Guild Of America Awards she chose an intricate beaded number

While the following year at the Directors Guild Of America Awards she chose an intricate beaded number

She maintained the glamorous looks off the red carpet too, choosing two similar sequinned maxi dresses for appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

She maintained the glamorous looks off the red carpet too, choosing two similar sequinned maxi dresses for appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

She opted for another dazzling gown for a later appearance on the talk show

She opted for another dazzling gown for a later appearance on the talk show

Jennifer dazzled at the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a memorable plunging gown encrusted in sequins again and featuring a daring leg slit

Jennifer dazzled at the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a memorable plunging gown encrusted in sequins again and featuring a daring leg slit

She also tried out lace in 2014 in a figure-hugging midi at the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences' 2014 Governors Awards

She also tried out lace in 2014 in a figure-hugging midi at the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences' 2014 Governors Awards

And in 2006 she wore a partially sheer dress to the premiere of Friends with Money

And in 2006 she wore a partially sheer dress to the premiere of Friends with Money

In recent years, Jennifer has seemingly decided to go one step further and abandon dresses for black jumpsuits and co-ords too. For season two of The Morning Show she chose a fashion forward jumpsuit with a draped bodice

In recent years, Jennifer has seemingly decided to go one step further and abandon dresses for black jumpsuits and co-ords too. For season two of The Morning Show she chose a fashion forward jumpsuit with a draped bodice

And this weekend at the Critics Choice Awards, Jennifer showed off her impeccable style with a feather Dolce & Gabbana bodysuit, with matching trousers and a long attached train

And this weekend at the Critics Choice Awards, Jennifer showed off her impeccable style with a feather Dolce & Gabbana bodysuit, with matching trousers and a long attached train

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