Fashion: Splurges and Steals: LBD (Little Black Dress)

The Little Black Dress was originally made popular in the 1920's by the fashion designer Coco Chanel. The Little Black Dress is considered essential to a complete wardrobe by many women and fashion observers, who believe it a "rule of fashion" that every woman should own a simple, elegant black dress that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

6 Steps to Find The Perfect Little Black Dress

Step 1:
Think about your body type. If you need to wear a bra when you go out for the evening, you may not be comfortable in halters, backless numbers and sheer shoulders. But remember that there are plenty of other ways to look sexy.

Step 2:

Identify your key assets. Is your back worth showing off? Want to expose a little shoulder? Is the low-cut look for you? Do your legs deserve the spotlight?

Step 3:

Find a dress that's comfortable. Eliminate any dress that makes it hard to walk, sit or dance.

Step 4:

Choose a well-constructed dress of a good fabric: light wool or silk crepe is best with a lining. The lining will smooth your figure so the dress hangs neatly.

Step 5:

Don't show too much. Choose a little black dress that's plain except for that one saucy feature: crisscross straps in back; a daring neckline; a deep slit in the side, back or front.

Step 6:

Accessorize: fishnet stockings, a bold bracelet, a choker, or leopard pumps with a matching bag.

Click on this link to take a 13 question quiz about yourself to find YOUR perfect Little Black Dress!

HOW TO STYLIZE YOUR LITTLE BLACK DRESS