Little black dress

A little black dress from 1964 worn by Anneke Grönloh at Eurovision Song Contest 1964

The little black dress (LBD) is a black evening or cocktail dress. It has a simple cut. Often it is short. The origins of the little black dress likely are the 1920s designs of Coco Chanel.[1] It is intended to be long-lasting. It can be used in many different settings. It should also be easy to get one. These dresses should also be affordable. The little black dress is very common, and people often refer to it as the "LBD".[2][3][4]

The little black dress is essential for complete wardrobe. Many fashion observers state that every woman should own a simple, elegant black dress that can be be used on different occasions. For example, the LBD can be worn with a jacket and pumps for daytime business wear. It can also be worn with ornate jewelry and accessories for evening wear or a formal event such as a wedding.

References

  1. ↑ Steele, Valerie (1988). Paris Fashion: A Cultural History. Oxford University Press. pp. 246–248. ISBN 0-19-504465-7.
  2. ↑ styledotcom (2010-08-19). "The LBD Gets Official". Style.com. Retrieved 2013-07-13.
  3. ↑ "Katy Perry looks stunning in slinky LBD". Mirror.co.uk. 2010-04-15. Retrieved 2013-07-13.
  4. ↑ "Women's History Month kicks off in 'Little Black Dress' style", Northern Illinois University Archived 2010-10-11 at the Wayback Machine
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