Little Black Dress
One of our interns recently asked me for advice on where to best spend a limited wardrobe budget. I couldn't help but smile because I was about to give her the same answer a Diva once gave me...and the same answer that fashionistas have been passing down to one another since Coco Chanel designed the first "little black dress" (LBD) in the 1920's.
The LBD is a simple, elegant, timeless, and often short dress that is the essential staple in every woman's closet - so when starting or refreshing a new wardrobe...this is where you begin. It's important to remember that when you are choosing your LBD to keep it classic. It's meant to last you for a number of years, so avoid anything too particular, trendy, or seasonal that will appear dated by next year.
The simplicity of the LBD allows you to dress it up or down depending on the occasion. Heels or flats, a blazer, great sunglasses, and an over-sized bag make it chic for work. Yet the same dress accompanied with more ornate jewelry and accessories, an elegant shawl, an up-do or nice blow out, and a small clutch makes it perfect for any evening out. From students to celebs to First Ladies, the Little Black Dress is tried and true and here to stay...
Street Fashionista: Laura Burkitt | Location: Sydney, Australia | Dress: Dion Lee Slit Dress | Photo by: Phil Oh | Courtesy of Street Peeper
Sunglasses: Tom Ford sunglasses | Platform Sandals: Prada | Necklace: Tuleste Market necklace | Bag: Yves Saint Laurent bag | Photo by: Kelly Stuart | Courtesty of Elle
Location: Corso Venezia, Milano | Dress: Burberry | Photo courtesy of: Sartorialist
Location: Milan, Italy | Photo by: Tamu McPherson | Courtesy of: Refinery29
Location: London | Heels: Christian Louboutin | Bag: Zara | Photo & Blog: Vanessa Jackman
Monica Cruz
Noemi Watts
Victoria Beckham
Anne Hathaway
Gwyneth Paltrow
Famke Janssen
Carla Bruni
Michelle Obama
