This is Shakira in a stunning little black dress at the NRS Music Awards at Palais des Festivals et des Congres in Cannes, France. She performed her hit song LOCA at the event. This is the first time she’s appeared publicly since her break-up with boyfriend of 11 years.

Amila Hrustic has designed this geometric-inspired black dress as part of their Plato’s Collection. It’s purpose is for fashion and stage performances and was designed for the purpose of geometrically arranging shapes in relation to the body. It’s made of various textiles and paper.

Leighton Meester, of Gossip Girl, recently wore this black dress from the Christopher Kane 2009 Spring Collection in Miami Beach, FL to the opening of the Klutch nightclub. As seems to be the trend lately it features revealing cut-outs down the center.

This week on Project Runway Carol Hannah won with this black dress. Contestants were asked to put together an extravagant stage dress for guest Christina Aguilera. Carol put together an appealing well-fit dress using different shines of fabrics and the judges loved it. What about you?

This sytlish, short and sweet dress is both affordable, $20, and head-turning. This Halter Ruffle Dress is available at The Express and is made of synthetic spandex, machine washable and is ruched at the waist. This normally retails for $40 so, if you want to get it at a discount, now is the time.

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As written by Splendicity, Rihanna was spotted at Fashion Week wearing an Alexander Wang black hooded mini-dress, black gloves and an edgy spiked bracelet. This dress goes for around $625, but you can get a similiar affordable version at 6pm for around $50. As fall approaches this is a great black dress that can handle the cooler weather and still keep you looking stylish.

Designer Mathab Azimi has released this tunic dress with a soft jersey feel. It’s simple, something you can wear just about anywhere and giving you plenty of movement. The length of the dress can vary depending on how much you pull up the top. You can go knee length, mini, shorter in front/back. In addition the sleeves have ties so it’s also adjustable. You can view more photos and an extended review at thecoveted.

At the 2009 Teen Choice Awards Britney Spears wore this little black dress with her long blond hair. The dress was classic but with a little sparkle and asymmetrical design. Surfboard not included with the dress.

This dress was made to impress. One side is saying that you are out to be formal and conservative while the other side is saying that you are downright sexy. This asymmetrically-styled mini black dress is perfect for an evening night out. Whether you are out to wow your friends or be a guy magnet at the bar, having this perfect little black dress is to die for. You can complement this elegant black dress with designer-inspired jewelry which will make you sparkle for that evening night out.

Hayden Panettiere was wearing next nothing for her appearance on the David Letterman Show. Hayden was on Letterman to promote her latest movie I Love You Beth Cooper where she plays the leading role of Beth Cooper. Some fashion critics call it sexy, others tasteless. Hayden is wearing a sheer black Caroline Seikaly dress.