The Little Black Dress for All OccasionsBy Lychee Fan [Ladies Fashion]
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Just how versatile is the little black dress? Lychee Fan explores different ways of making the dress suitable for different situations.  The one dress for all occasions: that’s what Coco Chanel called the little black dress, because once you put it on, you can go anywhere. To add to its versatility, the little black dress will never go out of style. It is just simplistic enough in cut and style to be a timeless piece of fashion-art. The only problem is that Chanel never specified how to make the little black dress appropriate for anywhere. To elaborate on the idea of the one dress for all occasions, we’re going to look at ways of wearing the little black dress in different situations.To be widely appropriate, find a dress that is most flattering for your figure. If you want to accentuate your curves, choose one that makes your waist look smaller. If you want to downplay your curves, choose one with a looser, straight shape. The dress should stop just above the knee and the neck should be cut without showing too much cleavage, if any at all (remember, we’re trying to be versatile). But the shoulder area is fair game: t-shirt sleeves, tank-straps, spaghetti straps and strapless – basically anything but shoulder pads! There’s the little black dress for casual times, the professional little black dress and the one for when you want to get dressed up. Casual Situations: hanging out with friends, shopping, travel, casual dates Overall rules: Downplay the classy attitude of the dress to make the style seem more natural. Perfection is the last thing you’re looking for and at no point should you feel uncomfortable. How to pull it off: Balance out attention on the dress by wearing fun belts, tying a scarf around your waist or wearing one as a head wrap, or use simple hair accessories like plain hair bands. Try not to wear dressy shoes, such as heels, since they will add to the played-up feeling of the dress. Instead, choose ballet flats, flip-flops for summer or flat boots for fall and winter. I’ve even seen someone wear a little black dress with black and white Converses. It looked amazing! Professional Situations: work meetings, professional gatherings, the everyday workday ranging from retail to office work Overall rules: The goal is to look put-together without seeming dressed up. You should aim for a polished, clean and classic look. The best way to do this is to dress comfortably without drawing too much attention to yourself. How to pull it off: Hair, for the purpose of looking put-together, should be kept neat and not too wild or styled. It’s advisable to stick to hairstyles that keep your hair manageable and out of your face, such as a ponytail or a clean chignon (a bun). Wear a sleek and stylish belt to draw attention away from the dress, but keep other accessories, especially jewellery, to a minimum. Blazers and smart jackets are great for work and can give the illusion that your dress is actually a pencil skirt. With this in mind, use jackets to your advantage: you can still wear a fancy shirt or jewellery underneath them, allowing you to take the jacket off and go right from work to play. |
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