Little Black Dress: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

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Little Black Dress (LBD) has been accepted as a classic item, a cult piece, a whole concept of fashion.

It was popular long ago, is popular now and I am sure will be always in vogue in future due to its versatility and elegance. No matter what current fashion tendencies are, women still prefer the pure style of the LBD.

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Women have admired the LBD since it was invented and made a style revolution in ladies’ wardrobes. I think nearly everyone knows that the inventor of the classic LBD was Coco Chanel who literally forced fashionistas worldwide to throw out all their immediately-got- old-fashioned dresses.

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This happened in 1926. The success of the LBD was so huge that American women called it “La Ford” that meant the LBD was as popular as the most famous American car at that time. This way the vision of an elegant wardrobe changed and the LBD became as versatile as an ordinary t-shirt.

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Nowadays this garment is probably the only one which makes a woman feel comfortable and stylish no matter how old she is. And even those who know nothing about the Little Black Dress inventor and its history understand that the little black dress is a must.

Black color which is neutral and sexy at the same time allows us to vary and combine it with anything we like. The simplicity of style gives an opportunity to experiment much with various details and accessories. Depending on accessories you wear the same dress can look hot, stylish or funereal. If you know how to mix styles, find originality and avoid dullness you can do everything.

According to French stylist Didier Ludot a woman should stay away from bourgeois motives and the most appropriate style is wearing the LBD with an embroidered cardigan and wedge shoes. If you don a simple jacket your Little Black Dress turns easily into an office style dress. As soon as you put on a fur collar and a brooch with strasses the dress looks glamorous and is right for a party.

The trendy style of nowadays is the LBD worn with colored tights or pantyhose, but this choice is perfect only for those who have slender legs. To avoid too formal look try to combine original jewelry with costume one. For example, try a combination of a pearl necklace with massive bracelets of wood or wool.

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The most traditional look is the following: the Little Black Dress, a simple pearl necklace, sheer black pantyhose or stockings and black high stiletto shoes. The woman wearing these will look very elegant but what should be kept in mind is that such an attire makes you look a bit older.

The versatile LBD can look casual as well. When you feel there is nothing good to wear in your wardrobe and its winter outside you may try putting on a contrast-colored light turtleneck with long sleeves or skinny trousers under the dress.

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This season the Little Black Dress in ‘60s style is the most popular but this is far from being the only style you can create. You have lots of possible options: retro-chic cocktail dresses, dresses with strasses or sequins, the ones of velvet or muslin, etc. Just don’t be afraid to experiment!