My Go-To LBD

“One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a Little Black Dress.” Karl Lagerfeld once said. Everyone has a staple clothing item in his or her closet that are considered “go-to’s”. Whether it is your favorite tweed blazer, laced black wedge heels, high-waisted jeans, or in this case the ultimate little black dress.

No matter the occasion, formal or casual, my staple item of clothing is a narrow-waist a-line black dress. Perfect to dress-down with a quarter length sleeve bomber jacket or dress-up and accessories with colorful jewelry, shoes, and makeup.  Something every woman holds near and dear to her ankle-strap heels that say I can be simultaneously sexy and serious.  

With the rise of LBD’s in the late twenties stemming from women entering the workforce, this created the fusion of ‘serious’ feminine attire. This uniform for strong independent women became the models for the LBD.  No matter your lifestyle, taste, or preference this go-to black dress will be a timeless fashion piece in the wardrobe for future women. 

Prior to this, you would only see women wear black during a time of mourning; Coco Chanel is credited for spearheading this staple on the 1926 cover of American Vogue. Perhaps one of the most infamous LBD’s that seemingly became it’s own character was Audrey Hepburn’s in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s designed by Givenchy.  Based on this alone, you can see why it’s maintained its place in fashion for decades. 

Mine on the other hand, would be a more modern take on a formal LBD with the influence of the item du jour skater baby-doll dress incorporation of a flaring skirt. Having bought from European-based online store Motel Rocks last year with practically all of my tax return money, you can easily see how this is a staple item in my closet.  Made of 100% Viscose, this drop neck, 3/4 sleeve, zip closure, high-low hem dress all enhanced by a strategically placed mid-section inset to emphasize the curves; a beautiful matrimony for the girl-on-the-go’s LBD.