Jennifer Aniston has solidified her status as the ultimate queen of making a statement in a simple little black dress. This Hollywood icon, at 54, has been rocking the LBD on red carpets since the 1990s. While some may see the little black dress as a safe choice, Jennifer has always proven how sophisticated and commanding it can be. Throughout the years, she has reinvented the classic look by opting for various lengths, silhouettes, and fabrics. By steering clear of fleeting trends, she has maintained a timeless and elegant style, consistently avoiding any ‘worst dressed’ lists.
Jennifer Aniston is known for always stunning in a little black dress, solidifying her status as the queen of turning heads.
Since the 1990s, the 54-year-old actress has been rocking the little black dress as her go-to red carpet look, consistently proving its timeless elegance and empowering presence. (As seen in the 2001 photo)
Over the years, Jennifer has changed up her style to keep it modern, experimenting with various lengths, shapes, and fabrics.
Despite occasionally straying from her go-to all-black outfit, her most recent appearances on the red carpet indicate that she is not ready to give up her favorite LBD just yet (pictured on Sunday). The well-known actress, famous for her role in Bruce Almighty, has been advocating for the timeless appeal of the little black dress for quite some time and is known for setting her own fashion trends. During her iconic portrayal of Rachel Green on Friends from 1994 to 2004, she made ‘The Rachel’ haircut popular, a shoulder-length layered style created by hairstylist Chris McMillan that became a sensation of the decade. Known as Hollywood’s most devoted follower of the LBD, Jennifer has played a key role in keeping this sophisticated look fashionable even decades after it was first introduced by Coco Chanel. Her affinity for black dresses dates back to before she rose to stardom in Hollywood. In 1995, only a year after Friends premiered, she attended the Primetime Emmy Awards with her late co-star Matthew Perry, stunning in a classic black strapless dress that highlighted her slim silhouette and added a touch of elegance with evening gloves. At the premiere of The Object Of My Affection in 1998, she opted for another strapless black dress paired with a coordinating shrug.
She accompanied her former castmate, Matthew Perry, to the Primetime Emmy Awards back in 1995. She turned heads in a stunning black strapless gown that highlighted her slim silhouette. Adding a touch of sophistication to her ensemble, she paired the dress with elegant evening gloves, making a statement on the red carpet.
In 1998, Jennifer chose a strapless look with a coordinating shrug for the premiere of her film The Object Of My Affection. Since then, Jennifer has stuck to wearing elegant black evening dresses to high-profile events, appreciating their timeless and simple appeal.
In 2000, at the American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Awards with her then-husband Brad Pitt, Jennifer opted for an understated black gown. At the 2006 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, she added a touch of sparkle to her classic floaty dress with a long diamond necklace.
In 2018, at the InStyle Awards, Jennifer went for a tighter high-necked dress, and she repeated the style the following year for the premiere of The Morning Show. She also chose similar strappy satin maxi dresses for the People’s Choice Awards in both 2000 and 2001.
At the 2019 ceremony, nearly two decades later, Jennifer once again stunned in an almost identical gown with a V-neckline.
In the year Jennifer and Brad Pitt, the iconic duo, got married, they made an appearance together at the 2000 American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Awards. Jennifer looked stunning in a simple black dress that perfectly complemented Brad’s attire.
In 2006, she attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party wearing a timeless flowy dress, which she elevated with a hint of glamour by pairing it with a stunning long diamond necklace.
During the 2018 InStyle Awards, Jennifer chose to wear a form-fitting dress with a high neckline.
The next year, she opted for a similar style at the premiere of The Morning Show, seen standing alongside Tim Cook and Reese Witherspoon.
In both 2000 and 2001, she opted for nearly identical styles at the People’s Choice Awards, wearing elegant strappy satin maxi dresses.
Black evening dresses have always been her go-to choice due to their classic appeal and effortless style (seen here with Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow, and David Schwimmer in the year 2000).
In 2019, after 18 years, she decided to wear a gown very similar to her previous choice, featuring the same elegant V-neckline.
Throughout the years, Jennifer has mainly opted for long black dresses at the Golden Globes, but she always changes the style and silhouette to keep things modern and exciting.
During the 2004 ceremony, she made a statement in a daring plunging black dress that barely managed to contain her generous cleavage.
In 2010, she switched things up once more by wearing an asymmetrical gown with a high slit.
For the 2015 Golden Globes, Jennifer stunned in a halterneck dress adorned with sequins on the bodice, complemented by a rare updo hairstyle.
In 2020, she went all out with a dramatic black dress featuring a voluminous skirt and train.
Most recently, she opted for a fitted gown with intricate beading arranged in a scale pattern to make a stylish entrance at this month’s event.
Throughout the years, Jennifer consistently opts for long black gowns at the Golden Globes, always causing a stir. In 2004, she made a bold statement in a daring plunging black dress that left little to the imagination, showcasing her ample cleavage.
In the 2010 event, she decided to switch things up by opting for a contemporary look in an asymmetrical dress that featured a daring high leg slit.
During the 2015 Golden Globes, Jennifer sported a halterneck gown adorned with sparkling sequins on the top. She also surprised everyone with her hair styled in an unusual updo.
During the 2020 awards ceremony, she made a bold statement in a stunning black gown, featuring a dramatic oversized skirt and a lengthy train.
This month, she decided to go for a fitted gown adorned with intricate beading in a scale pattern instead. For more casual events, Jennifer opted for shorter dresses, often rocking a variety of black minidresses. Over the years, she has sported different styles, from a one-shouldered higher hem dress at a charity fashion show in 2003 to a cowlneck minidress at the Management film premiere in 2008. In 2013, she stunned in a plunging dress with a voluminous skirt, followed by a pleated skirt minidress at the Cake premiere the following year.
Jennifer has also added a touch of color to her usual black dresses, like adding a white strip at the PEOPLE Magazine Awards in 2014 and flaunting a red bustier at the UK premiere of Horrible Bosses 2. On daring occasions, Jennifer has embraced sexier looks, utilizing the classic LBD to its full potential. From a busty display at the Vanity Fair Oscars party in 2000 to a low-cut number at the LACMA 2012 Art + Film Gala, Jennifer knows how to make a statement. At the 2003 Screen Actors Guild Awards, she stunned in a risqué dress with cutouts across her chest. In 2011, while accepting the Decade of Hotness award at the Spike TV Guys Choice Awards, Jennifer wowed in a tiny black strappy number that showcased her deserving of the title.
At less formal occasions, Jennifer has opted for shorter attire, often seen wearing a variety of black mini dresses (as shown in a photo from 2003).
In 2003, she donned a one-shouldered dress for a charity fashion event, opting for a dress with a higher hemline. Four years later, she went even shorter at a party she attended with Demi Moore.
In 2008, she decided to wear a short cowlneck dress to the premiere of the Management film.
Back in 2013, she wore a low-cut outfit paired with a full skirt at a book launch event in West Hollywood.
The next year, Jennifer donned a stylish pleated skirt minidress for the premiere of her movie Cake in Toronto.
In 2014, Jennifer decided to spice up her classic little black dress by adding a burst of color, as seen in a photo from the PEOPLE Magazine Awards.
During the UK premiere of Horrible Bosses 2, she gave a peek of a vibrant red bustier.
Embracing her bold side, Jennifer debuted a sultrier appearance by flaunting her curves at the 2000 Vanity Fair Oscars party, stunning onlookers in a low-cut black dress.
At the LACMA 2012 Art + Film Gala, she opted for a different outfit with a low neckline, as seen in the photo alongside Justin Theroux.
During the 2003 Screen Actors Guild Awards, she took a daring fashion choice by wearing a provocative dress with cutouts on her chest.
While Jennifer embraced her title as the Decade of Hotness awardee at the Spike TV Guys Choice Awards in 2011, she wowed everyone in a sleek little black dress that showcased her style and confidence.
Jennifer’s fashion choices have ranged from experimenting with different textures like leather and sequins. From a leather minidress at the UK premiere of Horrible Bosses to a sequinned mini at the LA premiere, her looks have always been on point.
Off the red carpet, Jennifer has maintained her glamour with sequinned maxi dresses on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and lace ensembles at various events.
In recent years, Jennifer has opted for black jumpsuits and co-ords, taking her fashion game to the next level. At events like the Critics Choice Awards, she continues to showcase her impeccable style in stunning outfits like a feathered Dolce & Gabbana bodysuit paired with trousers and a long train.
Jennifer has tried out various textures and fabrics in her clothing choices, particularly favoring leather and sequins. She stood out in a leather minidress at the 2011 UK premiere of Horrible Bosses.
At the 2013 MTV Movie Awards, she rocked a one-shoulder dress inspired by the iconic look.
In 2011, she decided to showcase some glitz at the LA premiere of Horrible Bosses by wearing a sparkly sequined minidress.
During the next year’s Directors Guild of America Awards, she opted for a stunning ensemble adorned with intricate beadwork.
She kept up her stunning appearance even when not on the red carpet by opting for two dazzling sequined maxi dresses for her appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
For her next appearance on the talk show, she decided to wear a stunning gown that caught everyone’s attention.
At the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Jennifer turned heads in a stunning dress covered in sparkling sequins, complete with a bold leg slit that added an extra touch of glamour.
In 2014, she experimented with lace by sporting a form-fitting midi dress at the 2014 Governors Awards hosted by the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences.
In 2006, she made a bold fashion statement by donning a semi-sheer dress on the red carpet for the premiere of Friends with Money.
Lately, Jennifer has been pushing the boundaries by ditching dresses in favor of chic black jumpsuits and coordinating sets. To kick off season two of The Morning Show, she rocked a stylish jumpsuit featuring a draped bodice, proving her fashion sense is always ahead of the curve.
At the recent Critics Choice Awards, Jennifer wowed everyone with her flawless fashion sense by donning a stunning feathered bodysuit by Dolce & Gabbana, paired elegantly with matching trousers and a flowing train.