30 of the best black dresses ever worn on the red carpet

Black dresses have been a red carpet staple ever since the concept of red carpets started. Popular in the early days of Hollywood glamour, right to this day, there's nothing like the timeless elegance of a classic LBD.

Whether it's a simple 90s slip dress styled with vampy makeup worn by the rising stars of days gone by or eccentric head-to-toe sequined looks that garner all sorts of attention, the black dress will forever be an iconic fashion choice on the red carpet. There's a reason why a black dress is a capsule wardrobe must-have - its appeal is simply timeless.

To pay homage to the black dress, we have put together a list of the best black dress looks ever worn on the red carpet.