If there's one holiday season takeaway from the Critics' Choice Awards red carpet, it's this: your LBD — or little black look, for that matter — doesn't have to be boring. Every star who made an appearance in the classic colour embraced either a unique cut, shimmering details, a sheer skirt, or hell, even sheer pants.
Michelle Monaghan's Monique Lhuillier coordinates might just be the most memorable outfit from the bunch, but it's not the only one for you to check out. Read on for the sleekest group of ladies who dared to ditch bold colours for electrifying black.