Tuesday 15 November 2011

FASHION MUST-HAVES: THE CLASSIC LBD


It’s the holy grail of fashion – finding the perfect little black dress. Every woman dreams of owning a knock ‘em dead number that fits, flatters and leaves your friends green with envy at the Christmas party.

It’s the one item that no wardrobe can live without, the fall-back essential when nothing else will do. It will take you through a host of diary dates and, choose well, and you could see it lasting you a good few seasons.

We can thank Coco Chanel and her innovative design talent for creating the first LBD in 1926 as a kick-back to long layered clothes. Using a colour previously reserved for funerals and periods of mourning, she created a simple, sexy sheath style which was cut just above the knee.

Despite countless sea-changes in the world of fashion, it is the one item of clothing that has remained relatively unchanged. Perfect for taking you through a whole host of social dates this season, it remains one of our most-asked for pieces. Simple accessorize with fabulous heels (the glittery the better!), gold jewellery and clutch.

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