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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
The
Little
Black
Dress
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