Jennifer Aniston has solidified her status as the ultimate queen of commanding attention in a simple little black dress. The 54-year-old actress has been rocking the LBD as her go-to red carpet attire since the 1990s. Despite some dismissing the little black dress as a safe choice, the Friends star always manages to demonstrate its elegance and power. Jennifer has kept the look fresh over the years by playing around with various lengths, silhouettes, and materials. By sticking to classic styles and avoiding fleeting trends, she has effortlessly maintained her stylish appearance and steered clear of any ‘worst dressed’ lists.
Jennifer Aniston has solidified her status as the ultimate attention grabber in a simple black dress, as seen in this photo from 2018.
Since the 1990s, the 54-year-old actress has consistently chosen the little black dress as her go-to outfit for red carpet events, demonstrating its timeless elegance and sophistication. (Image from 2001)
Over the years, Jennifer has mixed up her style to keep things interesting, experimenting with various lengths, shapes, and fabrics to give her wardrobe a fresh feel.
Despite occasionally straying from her go-to all-black outfit, Jennifer Aniston’s recent appearances on the red carpet prove that she’s not ready to give up her beloved LBD just yet. Known for championing the timeless little black dress, the Bruce Almighty actress has been setting fashion trends for years.
During her iconic role as Rachel Green on Friends from 1994 to 2004, she popularized ‘The Rachel’ hairstyle, a shoulder-length layered cut created by hairstylist Chris McMillan that became a must-have style of the decade. As Hollywood’s fiercest advocate of the LBD, Jennifer has helped keep the sophisticated look in vogue long after Coco Chanel first introduced it to mainstream fashion.
Jennifer’s love affair with black dresses dates back to even before she achieved Hollywood stardom. At the 1995 Primetime Emmy Awards, just a year after Friends premiered, she wowed in a classic black strapless gown that accentuated her figure and added a touch of elegance with evening gloves. Similarly, for the premiere of The Object Of My Affection in 1998, she chose a similar strapless dress paired with a coordinating shrug for a timeless look.
In 1995, she graced the Primetime Emmy Awards alongside her former co-star Matthew Perry, turning heads in a timeless black strapless gown that accentuated her slender silhouette. Adding a touch of elegance, she paired the outfit with chic evening gloves.
In 1998, Jennifer sported a strapless look with a matching shrug for the premiere of her movie The Object Of My Affection. She has since made a habit of wearing black evening gowns to elegant events, appreciating their timeless and elegant appeal.
In the year that Jennifer and Brad Pitt got married, they attended the 2000 American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Awards, where Jennifer looked stunning in a simple black gown that complemented her husband’s attire. Fast forward to the 2006 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, where Jennifer chose a classic flowing dress paired with a sparkling diamond necklace for a touch of glamour.
More recently, at the InStyle Awards in 2018, Jennifer opted for a sleek high-necked dress, sticking to a similar style the following year for the premiere of The Morning Show. She also sported similar strappy satin maxi dresses at the People’s Choice Awards in both 2000 and 2001. Surprisingly, at the 2019 ceremony, she once again wore a strikingly similar gown with a V-neckline after 18 years.
In the year that Jennifer and Brad Pitt, the iconic power couple, got married, they made a stunning appearance at the 2000 American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Awards. Jennifer looked elegant in a simple black gown that perfectly complemented her husband’s style.
At the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2006, she opted for a timeless, flowy dress but elevated the look by pairing it with a stunning diamond necklace that added a touch of glamour to her outfit.
In 2018, at the InStyle Awards, Jennifer chose to wear a form-fitting high-necked dress.
The next year, she opted for a similar style at the premiere of The Morning Show, where she was photographed alongside Tim Cook and Reese Witherspoon.
In both the 2000 and 2001 People’s Choice Awards, she opted for a similar style, rocking strappy satin maxi dresses for both events.
She has always relied on classic black evening dresses for their timeless elegance and understated charm, as seen in this photo with Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow, and David Schwimmer back in 2000.
In the recent 2019 event, after nearly two decades, she opted for a gown that closely resembled her previous outfit, featuring the same elegant V-neckline. Jennifer has consistently favored long black dresses for the Golden Globes throughout the years, but she always manages to keep things fresh by experimenting with various silhouettes and styles. One memorable look was in 2004, when she stunned in a daring black dress that showcased her ample cleavage. In 2010, she switched things up with an asymmetrical gown that boasted a high leg slit. The 2015 ceremony saw Jennifer in a halterneck dress adorned with sequins on the bodice and her hair styled in a rare updo. At the 2020 awards, she made a statement in a dramatic black dress with a voluminous skirt and train. This month, she opted for a more fitted gown with intricate beading arranged in a scale pattern.
Jennifer has consistently opted for long black gowns at the Golden Globes, making a statement with a bold plunging dress that showcased her figure in 2004.
In 2010, she decided to shake things up and opted for a modern look by wearing an asymmetrical gown with a daring high leg slit for the ceremony.
At the 2015 Golden Globes, Jennifer turned heads in a stunning halterneck dress that featured dazzling sequins on the bodice. Her hair was styled in a unique updo, adding an extra touch of elegance to her red carpet look.
In the 2020 awards, she went all out with a stunning black gown that featured a dramatic oversized skirt and train.
This month, she opted for a form-fitting gown adorned with intricate beading in a unique scale pattern. For more laid-back events, Jennifer has chosen to wear shorter dresses, rocking a variety of black minidresses. From a one-shouldered dress at a charity fashion show in 2003 to a daringly short hemline at a party in 2007 with Demi Moore, Jennifer has shown off her fashion sense over the years.
At the Management film premiere in 2008, she stunned in a cowlneck minidress, while in 2013, she dazzled in a plunging dress with a voluminous skirt. The following year, she opted for a pleated skirt minidress for the premiere of Cake. In 2014, Jennifer decided to spice up her classic LBD by adding a pop of color, including a white strip at the PEOPLE Magazine Awards and a red bustier at the UK premiere of Horrible Bosses 2.
Jennifer has also dared to rock sexier looks in her LBD collection, showcasing her stunning figure in a plunging black gown at the Vanity Fair Oscars party in 2000. She turned heads once again in a low-cut number at the LACMA 2012 Art + Film Gala. Additionally, she took a risk in a risqué dress with cutouts across her chest at the 2003 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
While accepting the award for Decade of Hotness at the Spike TV Guys Choice Awards in 2011, Jennifer wowed the crowd in a tiny black strappy dress, proving why she deserved the title.
For more laid-back occasions, Jennifer has been opting for shorter outfits, often seen rocking a variety of black mini dresses. This style choice was particularly notable in 2003.
In 2003, she sported a one-shoulder dress at a charity fashion event, opting for a shorter hemline. Four years later, at a party with Demi Moore, she took it even further by going for an even shorter dress.
When it came to attending the Management film premiere in 2008, she opted for a stylish cowlneck minidress.
In 2013, she opted for a low-cut dress paired with a full skirt for a book launch event in West Hollywood.
At the premiere of her movie Cake in Toronto the next year, Jennifer turned heads in a stylish mini dress with pleats.
In 2014, Jennifer decided to try something new by incorporating a splash of color into her classic little black dress, as shown at the PEOPLE Magazine Awards.
At the UK premiere of Horrible Bosses 2, she casually revealed a hint of a scarlet bustier.
Jennifer has been feeling bold recently, experimenting with a more sultry style. This was evident in 2000 at the Vanity Fair Oscars party, where she turned heads in a daring black dress that showcased her ample assets.
At the LACMA 2012 Art + Film Gala, she opted for a different outfit, showcasing a low-cut dress while posing with Justin Theroux in the photo.
During the 2003 Screen Actors Guild Awards, she opted for a daring outfit, featuring bold cutouts on her chest.
Jennifer showcased her undeniable appeal when she accepted the Decade of Hotness award at the Spike TV Guys Choice Awards in 2011, stunning in a sleek black strappy outfit that left everyone in awe. Known for her fashion experimentation, Jennifer has a soft spot for leather and sequins, as seen in her choice of a leather minidress at the UK premiere of Horrible Bosses and a dazzling sequinned outfit at the LA Horrible Bosses premiere.
She continued to turn heads with her fashion choices, opting for intricate beading at the Directors Guild Of America Awards and shimmering sequinned maxi dresses on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Jennifer’s style evolution included lace in figure-hugging midi dresses and daring sheer ensembles over the years.
In more recent times, Jennifer has veered towards black jumpsuits and co-ords, showcasing a fashion-forward jumpsuit with a draped bodice for season two of The Morning Show. At the Critics Choice Awards, she once again wowed everyone with a stunning feather Dolce & Gabbana bodysuit paired with matching trousers and a dramatic attached train, solidifying her status as a style icon.
In her fashion choices, Jennifer has explored a variety of textures and fabrics, particularly favoring leather and sequins. A standout moment was when she rocked a leather minidress during the UK premiere of Horrible Bosses back in 2011.
She later wore a one-shoulder dress resembling the one she wore at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards.
In 2011, at the premiere of Horrible Bosses in LA, she dazzled in a shiny minidress adorned with sequins, showing off her glamorous side.
During the next year’s Directors Guild Of America Awards, she went for a sophisticated look by opting for a dress adorned with intricate beadwork.
Even when she wasn’t on the red carpet, she still exuded glamour with her choice of two stunning sequinned maxi dresses for her appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
For her next talk show appearance, she decided to wear a stunning gown that was sure to turn heads.
At the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Jennifer stole the spotlight with her stunning presence in a plunging gown adorned with shimmering sequins and a bold leg slit that left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance.
In 2014, she experimented with lace by wearing a form-fitting midi dress at the 2014 Governors Awards hosted by the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences.
In 2006, she rocked a semi-transparent dress at the Friends with Money movie premiere.
Lately, Jennifer has been taking her fashion choices up a notch by ditching dresses and opting for chic black jumpsuits and coordinated sets. In the second season of The Morning Show, she stunned in a trendy jumpsuit with a stylish draped bodice.
This past weekend at the Critics Choice Awards, Jennifer wowed everyone with her flawless fashion sense in a stunning feathered bodysuit from Dolce & Gabbana. She paired it with matching trousers and a flowing attached train for a truly unforgettable look.