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So this posting is inspired by all my girls and to all that are still trying to get that LBD. Little Black Dress. Surprisingly, a lot women don't have one. And so I thought I'd delve into why and the concerns about the little black dress.
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)!
Happy Holidays Everyone! I've been on again off again sick due to the harsh weather. In this edition of the Fashion Breakdown, I'm giving a review of a boutique I visited recently. Perhaps if you are looking for gifts this season and happen to be in the gaslamp/downtown San Diego region, you should check this place out.
The "Society Breakdown": I recently paid a visit to the Dianne O. Atelier (between F&G St on 9th Avenue) after meeting her assistant at the FIDM private industry event.
The store is quite beautiful and provides a certain airy-ness about it. It's everything you think when it comes to a boutique. The clientele focus is a bit upscale from what a lot of you may be used to because the clothes are, yes, a bit pricey. However, as I was browsing through her selection, you could tell that many of them are fashion forward and unique pieces. If you are looking for items that closely resemble that on the runway, then this is the place to get it. The pricing is a median between department stores to stores on Rodeo Dr. However, makeup is one of her specialties and it is affordable! I know you'll appreciate the personal shopping experience when visiting Dianne O.'s Atelier.
My only criticisms is that the location of the shop is away from that of Horton Plaza and a lot of the other "boutiques." That is a deterrent from fashionistas that don't want to make the effort to travel out that far. Also, the boutique lacks a staple item that is San Diego... denim jeans. Granted, it is a hard to carry a range of sizes but its San Diego which is primarily an Action-Sportswear region. Premium denim could go far.
But you know Dianne O. knows her stuff when her work has appeared in Glamour, GQ and Vogue [just to name a few]. So go check it out for yourself, and who knows, you'll discover a key piece that you may like.
For more information, visit her website: www.dianneo.com.
If you have a boutique you'd like me to visit, go ahead and email me at thefashionbreakdown@gmail.com!
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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