Little Black Dress

              
     With the holiday season fast approaching, your calendar may soon be filled with Christmas shopping, cooking, concerts, family gatherings and, of course, the holiday parties. In between trying to find a present for your mom, grocery shopping and caroling, finding the perfect outfit for your holiday party might be the last thing on your mind. Fear not! The little black dress is always in style. Dress it up or down, spice it up with a little pop of color, or leave it simple and elegant.
     In the spirit of the little black dress, I decided to do a little research. Where did this iconic style come from? How has it withstood the test of time? It began in the 1920s, black was color usually reserved for mourning, but that whole idea began to change. One of the most influential activist of the little black dress was Coco Chanel. In 1926, American Vogue published a drawing of Chanel's design. A simple, elegant black sheath dress with white pearls. This style was simple and affordable for all women and thus it survived the Great Depression and, now, in the twentieth century is an essential component of nearly every women's wardrobe.

                                 

Here are some of my favorite little black dress styles that I hope to recreate this winter.

1.  Plain and Simple
Wear your LBD with no accessories for a clean and elegant look.
                                   
2.Classic
Dress up your LBD with pearls and red lips from a classic and iconic look.
                                               
3. Business Casual
Blazers can dress up your LBD for a work day or night out on the town.
                                 
4. Rocker Chic
Pair your LBD with a leather jacket and booties like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for an edgier look.


           
5. Boho Chic
Adding a cardigan and long necklace to a LBD can be comfy and cute.
          
6. Pop of Color
Pick a color scheme and add a pop of color to your LBD for a fun and vibrant look.