A timeless little black dress is the go-to outfit for many women who want to feel like a million dollars. 

For Jennifer Aniston, it's the little silver dress she turns to when she wants to shine – as these pictures show. 

Over the years, the actress, 54, has slipped into several sparkly styles for red-carpet events – most recently on Tuesday at the LA premiere of her new film Murder Mystery 2. 

The Versace number was short, semi sheer and embroidered with metallic threads and beads. 

She first tried out a little silver dress at a screening of The Break-Up 17 years ago, and it had become a firm favourite by 2009, when she wore two.

For Jennifer Aniston (pictured on Tuesday), it's the little silver dress she turns to when she wants to shine – as these pictures show

In 2016 at the Storks premiere (pictured), she looked more comfortable than ever in metallic silken Valentino

Jennifer Aniston arrives as ELLE Honors Hollywood's Most Esteemed Women in the 18th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute on October 17, 2011 in Los Angeles, California

In 2016 at the Storks premiere, she looked more comfortable than ever in metallic silken Valentino. 

Ms Aniston has said how important it is for her to feel at ease at starry events. 

In 2014, Aniston slipped into another silver number for the Life of Crime premiere – a short Saint Laurent dress with a plunging neckline and covered with a black blazer.

Jennifer Aniston attends the premiere of The Bounty Hunter at Vue Leicester Square on March 11, 2010

Aniston arriving at the Los Angeles Premiere Love Happens on September 15, 2009 in Westwood, California

The star also wore silver at the Women In Film 2009 Crystal + Lucy Awards at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on June 12, 2009 in Century City, California

Ms Aniston, who was married to Brad Pitt from 2000-2005 and Justin Theroux from 2015-2017, recently admitted she still doesn't know how to stand at events.

The actress has always preferred to play it safe with her style rather than embracing provocative high-fashion looks and is regularly seen out and about in jeans and simple blazers.

Ms Aniston, who was married to Brad Pitt from 2000-2005 and Justin Theroux from 2015-2017, recently admitted she still doesn't know how to stand at events.

'I don't know how to stand on the red carpet, but you do the best you can,' she told InStyle, adding that she tries to chat to the photographers she knows.

'I also try to connect with those people holding cameras. Some of them I've known a long time, so I'll say hello. If I'm having an honest interaction with someone, it makes it easier.'