Classic Black Dress

April 19th, 2010 | Categories: Style | 9 Comments

Every girl who has any semblance of style knows that a black dress is a staple in a girl’s wardrobe. However, up until this past weekend, I actually did not own any black dresses. I owned dresses in mint green, lemon yellow, white, blue and even black-and-white, but no black. However, thanks to a highly successful (albeit incredibly long) shopping trip with my friend, I came home with the perfect addition to my wardrobe.

It has a U-scoop neck with slight tucks and pleats along the bodice. Additionally, there’s a small tulle underskirt which helps the bottom of the dress “poof” out slightly, which I love. (My prom dress has a white tulle underskirt that peeped out just beneath the hemline of the dress.) There’s also a sash-type thing on both sides of the dress that ties into a bow at the back.

Combined with these heels and a black clutch, both of which I currently own, I am all set for a formal event requiring black-tie attire. Or, you know, a killer night on the town. Whichever comes first.

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9 Responses to “Classic Black Dress”

  1. Ashley says:

    That’s absolutely adorable! I don’t actually own one myself, although it’d certainly be useful. I might make it my mission this summer to find one!

  2. Caity says:

    That dress is super cute!!

  3. Katy says:

    I have a confession, I don’t have a little black dress either! Well I have a couple but I don’t think any of them flatters my body at all.

  4. Crissy says:

    If you don’t mind my asking, how much was that dress? It’s gorgeous! I do not own a little black dress either. I own a pink one, owned a black and white one, and own a navy blue one.

    Wow. Wait. I lied. I own a strapless black one I wore to the ‘big school dance’ last year. It’s pretty, but I’m so uncomfortable in strapless dresses.

    I love the shoes as well :) Have fun partying the night away/going to those events :)

  5. Krissy ♥ says:

    Prettiness! I like the new dress very much :D I actually don’t own a black dress either. Appalling, really. I don’t really own any nice ‘dress up’ clothes any more because they don’t fit. (Which is good, but also bad because now I need to go spend money.)

    • Manda says:

      You can always alter your clothes yourself :) Stitch excess fabric into neat little gathers, tuck fabric in here and there… it’s not always the best solution, depending on the item of clothing, but it’s an option!

  6. SassyGirl says:

    I also didn’t own any little black dresses until recently. After I started Business School, it was the only thing I was on the look-out for, so by now I have 6 black dresses. 4 of which I have never worn. Fail.

  7. Veronika says:

    Tha dress are totally fab! And you’re absolutely right about that – little black dress is a must-have!!! :)

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