Spring Break
Classic moments with LBD: Light, Beautiful, Drop-dead gorgeous
Chloe Thompson
Issue date: 2/18/09 Section: Editorial/Opinion
02/18/09 - I am poised to bring you my take on a historical iconic figure: the Little Black Dress.
All kidding aside, the little black dress is a staple in every wardrobe, and yes, has been through centuries of change. Perhaps it has even inspired people to become a better citizen and fight for social justice. That, I can't tell you.
I do not have such a fashion necessity. I prefer to pull off colors like red, green and the occasional splash of purple ... but I digress.
The "LBD" (as Sex and the City and numerous outlets have coined it) can complement any occasion, any figure and any sense of style.
Whether you like to go for the 1920s look and throw some fringe, handkerchief hemlines and maybe even some sequins, or you like to be demure and sophisticated a la Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (or Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl,) you can always find a little black dress to fit your mood.
The beauty of the LBD is that it can be jazzed up with (gasp) color. A girl should never leave the house without an accessory. As a self-proclaimed earring addict, I urge you to pick your favorite color (minus brown or navy blue) and throw on some bling. Snap up a bright red purse or stick with a girly pink clutch. Feeling a little crazy? Minimal animal print (Read: Do not pair leopard print earrings with a leopard print bag, scarf, belt and necklace) adds a bit of unbridled style.
Feeling a bit funky? Put on some badass hoops or dangles from Charlotte Russe or Wet Seal. If you're more of a classy debutante, I'd hit up Banana Republic or The Limited for some sexy, yet more expensive (think $18 to $25 per pair of earrings) jewelry.
The LBD is perfect for dates, work affairs, meeting the parents, accepting your first Grammy (hey, why not?) or even for more casual affairs. Throw a jean jacket over a strapless black dress and some silver hoops and flip flops and you've got a cute and simple spring outfit.
Put on a colored (OK, or be boring, and make it white) cardigan, pearls and black kitten heels and you're set to meet the 'rents.
All kidding aside, the little black dress is a staple in every wardrobe, and yes, has been through centuries of change. Perhaps it has even inspired people to become a better citizen and fight for social justice. That, I can't tell you.
I do not have such a fashion necessity. I prefer to pull off colors like red, green and the occasional splash of purple ... but I digress.
The "LBD" (as Sex and the City and numerous outlets have coined it) can complement any occasion, any figure and any sense of style.
Whether you like to go for the 1920s look and throw some fringe, handkerchief hemlines and maybe even some sequins, or you like to be demure and sophisticated a la Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (or Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl,) you can always find a little black dress to fit your mood.
The beauty of the LBD is that it can be jazzed up with (gasp) color. A girl should never leave the house without an accessory. As a self-proclaimed earring addict, I urge you to pick your favorite color (minus brown or navy blue) and throw on some bling. Snap up a bright red purse or stick with a girly pink clutch. Feeling a little crazy? Minimal animal print (Read: Do not pair leopard print earrings with a leopard print bag, scarf, belt and necklace) adds a bit of unbridled style.
Feeling a bit funky? Put on some badass hoops or dangles from Charlotte Russe or Wet Seal. If you're more of a classy debutante, I'd hit up Banana Republic or The Limited for some sexy, yet more expensive (think $18 to $25 per pair of earrings) jewelry.
The LBD is perfect for dates, work affairs, meeting the parents, accepting your first Grammy (hey, why not?) or even for more casual affairs. Throw a jean jacket over a strapless black dress and some silver hoops and flip flops and you've got a cute and simple spring outfit.
Put on a colored (OK, or be boring, and make it white) cardigan, pearls and black kitten heels and you're set to meet the 'rents.
