Little Black Dress

Little Black Dress

 

Often, the perfect little black dress finds a girl when she is not looking. If she sets out on a "perfect little black dress mission," the thing will elude her all afternoon. But if she is on her way to a lazy Sunday brunch, it will most likely jump out at her from the storefront. No matter what the cost, she should buy it. It may be H&M or it may be Alaia. The price is immaterial, since by number of times worn equals priceless. It will be there time after time, decade after decade.

Back In Black

Choose the best material you can find (not all are created equal) and nothing too tight or too shiny.

Consider your LBD a blank canvas instead of a fallback. It demands to be accessorized and adorned.

To avoid being accused of playing it safe, make sure you have a dash of daring (a dangerous stiletto, bold jewelry, etc.), and make sure it shows off your best assets.

Remember, the reason the simple garment is so enduring is because it understands the essences of style, to step back and let the woman shine. So shine.

It is said that you need only one, but a minimum of two is a better guideline
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Make sure you can dance in it.

The One Hundred a Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own by Nina Garcia