This being the holiday season there’s a particular interest in and attention to dressing. Whether you’re a social butterfly with a full calendar of events to attend or you have limited your activity to some small intimate gatherings, what you wear will be important to you. The little black dress, also known as LBD, is a perennial wardrobe staple, the epitome of elegance, the term finding its origin in 1920s [its history stemming from the incomparable Coco C. [1926] and her iconic looks.]
While it debuted in a very simple, classic, slim silhouette, today’s offerings run a gamut as wide-ranging as our fashion tastes dictate.
To my way of thinking you first assess your particular body type [like the Johnny Mercer song, ‘accentuate the positive / eliminate the negative’] then you’ll have an idea of what looks good on you. Aim to show your best features and play … Read the rest