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lothing can create a mood. Clothing gives a fi rst impression.
Clothing is an expression of who you are. There are very
few pieces of clothing that are truly timeless. What is a
clothing item that women of every generation have in
their closet? What can you wear to both a wedding and a funeral?
Name an item that looks good on every body type? The answer
is simple, the little black dress. Just the name evokes images of
classic silhouettes and tailored ensembles. The little black dress, or
“LBD” has evolved over the years, but has remained effortlessly
chic throughout the decades. CoCo Chanel didn’t invent the little
black dress, but she is responsible for making it ubiquitous. In 1926
American Vogue published a drawing of a Chanel design, a classic
elegant sheath in black crepe de Chine. The long narrow sleeves
were offset with a simple strand of white pearls and just like that,
a style uniform was born. Over the years everyone from actresses
and royalty to models and fi rst ladies have affected the trends and
changes of the little black dress. Hemlines have risen and fallen,
sleeves have gone from blousy and big to non-existent, but the
timeless beauty of the little black dress has remained the same.
story by
Courtney Murray
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