The Fashion Breakdown 60: I thought to myself, the little black dress is a staple in a woman's wardrobe. Like a bra and slips. So why is it that most women don't even have one? Well a lot of it has to do with 1) versatility (in settings), 2) shape (for the ever changing body), 3) price, and 4) material (comfortability).
So I started a bit of research and happened to catch that Coco Chanel movie. The little black dress was created for all body types. Here are my rules to the finding your little black dress:
1) Know your body type!!! (see here)
2) The ideal length should end right above the knees.
3) Ruching is encouraged in select areas depending on the body type.
4) Pleating in the waistline can you make you look fat.
5) Jersey, velvet, pleather dresses = NO!
6) For a multi-use dress, consider empire or a-line dresses
7) Belts for cinching or broches are good for changing a dress from casual to evening
8) Weight should NEVER be an issue as to not having one.
9) Little Black Dresses are usually never on sale at major department stores. Look at the smaller retail stores (i.e. White House-Black Market).
10) Colors other than BLACK on a black dress isnt really considered a "little black dress".
So I've gathered a few picks for each body type:
Straight_ Look1, Look2, Look3
Pear_ Look1, Look2, Look3
Hourglass_ Look1, Look2, Look3
Apple_ Look1, Look2, Look3
Full bust_ Look1, Look2, Look3
Check back for the next fashion breakdown! Always dress to look your best (Even if it's a pair of sweats and a tee)!
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