The Little Black Dress

I've been meaning to write a post about this. But after watching 'Tim Gunn's Guide to Style' and seeing Khloe's picture I thought I'd finally take the opportunity.

Ladies, we must recognize how important the little black dress is. According to Wikipedia, the dress was made popular in the 1920's by designer Coco Chanel. Before that, black was really only used for funerals to mourn. But as time went on black became classic was ideal when technicolor movies were popular. Black was the only color that was not distorted when on camera.

80 years later, the LBD is still undeniable. If you don't have one I THOROUGHLY suggest that you get one. I have a couple LBDs and I think it's safe to say that it's an essential staple to have in your closet.

I suggest you get different styles. I have an A line silhouette, a pencil and mini version of the LBD. ALl three of these can be used to go out and of course certain cuts for certain occasions. It's nice because you can throw a cardigan or blazer on top and make the look more conservative maybe for church or a work function perhaps. Or you can wear a shorter style with a shrunken jacket for a night on the town with the girl.

Seriously there is so much you can do with an LBD. But be sure that when you do find one it's strong enough to be worn by itself. (I prefer to stay from spaghetti strap styles.)

If you're small like me a strapless version or even a sleeveless number with narrow straps is ideal. If you're gonna do sleeves keep it short or 3/4. (Long sleeves get overbearing when you're small) You also want to make sure that your dress fits you tight enough that you look like a woman but loose enough that you look like a lady. That rule is for everyone but especially for petite women. Loose clothes on a small frame is a big faux pas. Pencil dresses are great especially if you have a boyish figure because it creates the illusion of hips. For my fellow short ladies out there, make sure that you dress is cut right at the knees or right above the knee. Anything past your knee will make you seem shorter and stubby.

For my curvy ladies, if you're gonna go strapless think A line. The A line silhouette is great because it creates the illusion of the narrow waist. When it comes to sleeveless keep a wider strap so your shoulders don't look bulky. (I hate that.) When it comes to a pencil number, I say go with short sleeves or 3/4 lenght sleeves. But don't forget about the turtleneck look. Looks great on any figure and goes great with a blazer or sweater over it, but most importantly it makes a statement by itself like the one Khloe has on.

Pair your LBD up with some basic black open toe sandals, colorful pumps or metallic booties and it looks awesome!

That's thing about a little black dress. It goes with everything.