Little Black Dress: Formal, Cocktail, Evening, BCBG And Strapless Dresses

Slenderizing and feminine, this is the nature of the infamous little black dress. Age, defying, curve complimenting, both classic and seductive in the same fit, the little black dress is made for every woman and enjoyed by almost every man. There are many versions of the little black dress, from a simple A-line cut to contemporary styles that incorporate sequence, ruffles, pencil cuts, or baby doll fits. They are made for every occasion and most styles of the dress will transcend the defining line between an evening dress and a cocktail dress.

The history of the little black dress dates back to the 1920s by the fashion designer Coco Chanel. The original idea was to create a dress that did not show stains and could be worn by every woman. The dress was an instant must-have. What made this dress especially unique was that it could be worn for various occasions and not appear out of place.

The little black dress may be worn as a formal dress with diamonds, pinned up hair, and elegant heels. The simple color of black provides a classic appearance, while the cut is made to flatter the figure. The most elegant cut is the simple strapless design. Most would not consider a short dress to be formal, however, the little black dress has defied this perception for decades.

With a simple switch of jewelry, hairstyle and shoes, the little black dress will then become a fun and attractive cocktail dress. Whether at a hotel bar or high scale club, the little black dress will be a guaranteed eye catcher. A woman will be able to feel both confident and secure that she is bringing attention to her best assets, while strategically hiding her worst. For example, the dress will allow pear shaped women to bring attention to their thin waist, while diminishing the wideness of the hips. And for women that do not have any curves, this little black wonder will create the illusion of delicate curves around the hips and breasts, provided a complimentary cut.

One designer that has been reigned a champion of providing some of the best contemporary little black dress designs is the high end BCBG Max Azria. One of the most notable BCBG black dresses of 2007 is the Beaded Charmeuse Halter Dress. This dress brings a classic shine with its silk body and centered strand of light-catching beads that trail up the front and around the neck. Another wonderful black dress is the BCBG Puff Sleeve Shirtdress, which has a simple cut made to flatter the waist with a simply bow that ties around the hips. Both dresses may be worn as formal attire or evening wear and both retain the pure essence of the little black dress as it was introduced almost a century ago.

The little black dress will always be in style in the ever-changing clothing industry. This dress will always be fashionable and will always be transcending fashions from a formal dress to a cocktail dress to even an evening dress. Every woman has one and should own more than one of them. There are no exceptions to the little black dress.


Sources:
"Little Black Dress." Wikipedia. 18 May 2007. 24 May 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_black_dress
Nellis, Cynthia. "Little Black Dress Transcends Fashion." About.com. Women's Fashion. 2007. About, Inc. 24 May 2007. http://fashion.about.com/cs/dresses/a/littleblackd res.htm
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