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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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