Friday, 19 October 2007
'Little Black Dress'-How Important Is It?-The Sequel
Would you guys say the Little Black Dress is timeless? almost iconic?
Answers:
"The elegant but simple black dress does not go out of style...ever...have her gussy up as much as possible as you don't have these type of events in your life everyday and women love to dress to the hilt...black and silver go very good...I like it better than black and gold...silver shoes...silver and diamond jewlery and wear her hair up...don't over do the make-up as that looks tacky on anyone...it's fake and it looks fake...I hope she has a great time and I'm jealous lol..."
"The little black dress always helps you feel sexier and more attractive. Even when you are not looking for some one it is always ice to get looked at and the black dress does that most of the time"
Question:
I don't want her looking too goood!!!The image that comes to my mind when I think of 'The Little Black Dress' is that of Audrey Hepburn in a Black Dress-
Answers:
"First rule of thumb: Don't outdress the host/hostess! Keep your outfit, hair and jewelry simple. Black is considered the most formal. So, if this is a formal affair, go with black, but you could have a white accent like a simple sash belt in white, or a small fabric, unnoticable flower on the black dress, or a white handbag. I personally always stuck to everything black, because what I attended was always very formal and always business. Keep you jewelry to a simple gold chain with maybe a black onyx necklace, matching simple earrings and maybe a matching ring. If this is for work, be careful to wear acceptable work attire here, also. How you look and act will determine where you go on the corporate ladder. For further tips, view the movie "Pretty Woman" and see how she prepared! Good luck."
"Max ..laughing, am sure she will look good though.As for image signal long groan about pretty woman, as yes, seen that several times, not sure, when I see the image of the black dress, I honestly just see something tailored, showing off curves in the right place, classy, not a too deep plunging neckline [need boobies to say in dress - lol] also, halterneck type black dress, sleeveless - dont know, its just classic/classy and you can't go wrong with it...Has she decided, or had any ideas herself yet Max? [yes, wish her good luck from me too]cracking up at Wayne, thats what you get for being nosey - and sorry, nope, no survival guide , you'll just have to put up with us ..hehe"
Thursday, 18 October 2007
'Little Black Dress'-How Important Is It?
Question:
My girlfriend has been pestering me to write this for a month, so finally I can get some peace and quiet.She's been invited to a v. important black and white themed party but doesn't know what to wear. She wants to make an impression but has never been to one so is v. nervous. Should she go for the simple black dress, or go for something more out there and daring?
Answers:
1) "Hmm, depends on her persona. If she just wants to be classy/classic, you can not beat the simple but stunning black dress, topped up with a few matching items of jewellery. If she chose the black [or even white] depending on hair length etc, she could use a classic white slide/hair access if wearing the black or vice versa for the white - the main thing [in my opinion] is that she feels comfy in what she is wearing, otherwise it will make her feel more nervous and uncomfortable."
2) "Little black dress with a cut to suite her shape but the key is hair, jewels and shoes. Slick classic hair style, diamonds that sparkle not blind and sexy simple black strap heels. Great idea is a black dress with open or plunging back line, gold snake chain draped down her back with gem/diamonds dangle on the ends. Keep it classy with an edge, open back dress implies no bra so adds a hint of sexy confidence."
Question:
Thanks for the reponses ladies.
I was just wandering...What is it with women and little black dresses - why do you love them so much?I don't understand why some women have so many, aren't they all the same?
Answers
1) "Why? easy, smart, sexy and you can match anything with the good ol black dress.Chuckle - I have just the one, but some, guess they have more than one in various styles for various occasions etc - so no, they are not all the same."
2) "Most women wear black, in my opinion, because it hides a lot of the "body imperfections" and makes us look thinner than we actually are...or so we think!Having said that, if your gf is nervous about this and it's her first time going to such event, I would recommend she wear a classy black dress that accentuates only one part of her body...For example, wear a short dress to show the legs (but is conservative at the top), OR a longer dress that exposes the upper body (shoulders and chest).Good luck."
Little Black Dress Quotes
Vogue
Vogue November 1926
"Really, they are so badly dressed, I will put them all in black to teach them good taste." Gabrielle
"One is never over or under dressed with little black dress"
Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel artistic director
"A woman never looks bad in a little black dress, they can always trust that look." Quote supplied by the fashion house
"A black dress, it's not going to go out of style"
Stylist and former model Monifa Miller
“When a little black dress is right, there is nothing else to wear in its place.” Wallis Warfield Simpson, Duchess of
"The Little Black Dress is not just a fashion accessory. It's an institution - an iconic fashion symbol."
Marigay McKee, Harrods fashion and beauty director