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The little black dress or the LBD is a staple fashion item in every girl’s closet (if you don’t have one, then you better get one quick!) Why? Because you can practically wear it for any occasion. The LBD is a classic, originally popularized by French designer Coco Chanel, and has been henceforth a dress women can rely on to save the day.
It was in 1926 that American Vogue featured a Coco Chanel design of “an apparently simple yet elegant sheath, in black Crepe de Chine, with long narrow sleeves, worn with a string of white pearls” (Source: Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life). Compared to the elaborate dresses from 1925, Chanel’s LBD (also called the “Ford dress”) became “a sort of uniform for all women of taste.”
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The LBD even survived the World War II. At this time, it was the members of royalty and elite who adopted this fashion statement. Designers also managed to create their own versions of the classic and versatile LBD so that women everywhere can have a go-to outfit that would always remain stylish and chic.
The LBD came to America, most notably by Hubert de Givenchy’s design as worn by Audrey Hepburn in the movie, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” in 1961. Since, there was always a variation of the LBD to suit the trends of the decade. It is a fashion staple that survived almost a century as an essential part of a woman’s wardrobe.
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As a professional image consultant, Lou Habash is an expert on fashion styling and wardrobe management. Subscribe to her blog for more tips on how to dress to impress.
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