Selena Gomez finds the perfect non-basic little black dress

Selena Gomez Governors Ball Little Black Dress

Selena Gomez

While a little black dress is definitely a timeless wardrobe classic worth investing in – it didn’t earn its moniker, LBD, for nothing! – It is not necessarily a statement. But let it be Selena Gomezthe undisputed queen of the LBD, for defying expectations with elegant aplomb.

When Emilia Perez actress stepped out on Sunday, November 17 for the Governors Awards in Los Angeles – where she was joined by A-listers such as Jennifer Lopez and Kerry Washington – she turned heads in a black sequin dress that sparkled from every angle.

Her Ralph Lauren column, plucked straight from the Spring 2025 runway, featured a prim and polished bright white collar and matching sleeve cuffs, putting a menswear-inspired twist on the unashamedly glamorous moment.

She accessorized with a large drop earrings and dazzling drop earrings with a leaf-like design. Gomez, 32, added an edgy-chic twist with her glam: sleek, parted bob that had a fresh-from-the-shower-wet look.

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Her nail artist, Tom Bachikswiped on an Aprés Nail color called “Never Bordeaux You” that gave the look a dark and glamorous feel. She matched the mood with a serious smoky eye, winged liner and extra long lashes.

While on her promotional tour for the film, Gomez has appeared one little black dress after anotherranging from short and kicky sweater dresses to all black androgynous tailored to plunging strapless dresses.

Gomez’s stylist, Erin Walsh, recently revealed that the actress’ press tour wardrobe is defined by “powerfully feminine” head-to-toe black looks that don’t shy away from texture.

In fact, the little black dress, especially when worn by Gomez, is a staple that knows no boundaries.