Faithfully Fabulous LBD
The faithfully fabulous Little Black Dress. A dress so well known it now goes by the ever-popular abbreviation LBD.
While living in Europe I was left with no choice but to pack only one Little Black Dress. Just thinking about four months with only one LBD filled me with anxiety. But, little did I know, that single Little Black Dress was more than enough.
My fitted, sleeveless black dress was worn by itself with an array of heels, glamorous accessories and stylish coats for cocktail parties and nights at the club; with a white blouse or tee shirt beneath it, black leggings and a belt it became a fashionable outfit for casual evenings, with a sweater or vest worn over the dress it became a black mini skirt, and worn over leggings or skinny jeans it was the perfect black tunic.
The transformations were endless and every outfit variation brought new life back into that Little Black Dress. I’ve sworn by the LBD as a necessary wardrobe staple ever since.
Not that there is a need to defend the LBD. Coco Chanel has been credited for making the little black dress popular since the 1920s. And then there’s Audrey. No one could make an LBD look as effortlessly chic as Audrey Hepburn did in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”
And, now is the time for you to bring home an effortlessly chic LBD of your very own.
I am beyond guilty of buying trendy black dresses with one-shoulder styles, extravagant cut outs, frilly ruffles, shimmering sequins, or lace trimmings. But I think it’s a necessity for every woman to own a traditional and classic little black dress that is guaranteed not only to be timeless but to also make you look great. This is your go-to dress when you’re panic-stricken with what-to-wear fear.
It’s important to find an LBD made of quality fabric that complements your figure with a sleek and slimming silhouette. You also don’t want the hemline on these LBDs too long – the length should lie just above the knee (or, if you dare, go even shorter).
Because of the versatility black dresses offer, why not have more than one? A satiny black dress for formal events, a short and sexy dress for cocktail parties and a flowing black wrap dress for casual weekends and evenings.
Victoria’s Secret now has a “convertible” dress that fascinates me. Truly a gift from the Fashion Gods, this dress can be worn at least 9 different ways. The cost-per-wear for this dress would practically make it free! (At least in my personal math.) Having a black dress with the ability to transform into so many unique styles is an absolute must-have.
I promise, the Little Black Dress is only here to help you. And with an LBD by your side, being fashionable will never be easier. Many thanks to Coco Chanel and the venerable Little Black Dress.
