There is one piece of women's clothing that is synonymous with classic style and versatility and that is the little black dress. The Little black dress usually refers to a short and simple style of dress. Every since Audrey Hepburn wore a little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany's it has become a staple in almost every woman's wardrobe.
It used to be thought that Coco Chanel designed the first little black dress, but whilst Coco Chanel did design many beautiful LBD's, the style actually evolved over the years as a solution to women's problem of finding something versatile, comfortable and practical to wear. The little black dress fits in perfectly with Coco Chanel's principles of style which.
The beauty of the little black dress is that can work in so many situations. You can get black occasion dresses, evening wear dresses and day dresses. A Little black dress or LBD can be accessorised in so many different ways depending on the occasion. It is like a blank canvas and can be chic, mysterious, business like or understated depending on how you choose to wear it. A brightly coloured tailored jacket is the perfect way to set off occasion dresses whilst evening wear dresses can be accessorised with black heels and sparkly jewellery. For a LBD for the daytime, a simple string of pearls or pendant necklace looks amazing as does a beautiful cardigan.
Black dresses are also incredibly slimming which is another reason for the popularity of the little black dress. No other colour has the ability to make ladies appear slimmer than they actually are. For those that are on a budget and want to buy an evening dress or just cheap dresses to wear during the day, the little black dress is the perfect choice because there are many choices available.
A tailored shift dress is probably one of the most classic styles of LBD. It is perfect for wearing to the office but can also be dressed up with a colourful silk scarf and pair of pumps for lunch with friends or with heels and an embellished clutch for a night out.
Simple a line dresses or black dresses with a fitted bodices and flared skirts are also very classic styles which work particularly well for ladies with a pear shape or larger hips and thighs. These skim over and disguise the largest part of the body with the dark colour helping to slim.
During the day a LBD looks great with bare legs in the summer and thick or opaque tights in the winter. The current trend for brightly coloured tights is a great way to give your LBD an on trend twist. In the evening, sheer tights are a must to create a dressed up look.
By choosing a really classic style, you can be sure that you will get maximum wear from your occasion dress. A classic LBD is one of those pieces of womens clothes that will never go out of fashion.
