Black is still the new black

Anyone who knows me knows that I buy A LOT of black clothing. From yoga togs to suits, I'm a fan of the color black.  It is slimming, appropriate anywhere, easy to accessorize and fits almost every situation.  Today I write about the little black dress.  I'm still on the series of wardrobe basics for women "of a certain age" and I've already written about the white shirt(s) and jeans.

The LBD (little black dress) was debuted by Coco Chanel (that amazing woman set more fashion trends than anyone else) and then the dress was heralded by Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast At Tiffany's" - no one wore it better.

And you should have at least one as your wardrobe staple.

You can wear one to work with a cardigan or blazer, sensible pumps and later, changing shoes, adding statement jewelry and a sparkly jacket (or not) and go to parties, dinner or any other social event. They are appropriate church dress, celebratory attire, or, of course, funeral wear.

You can wear a sleeveless one with a shirt under it, like a jumper.  Or you can wear it with colorful tights and matching colorful shoes for a fun look.  You can wear it with denim and/or leopard.  You can wear it all seasons.  You can wear it with boots, flats, heels or sandals.  You can accessorize with pearls, diamonds (or faux stones), Bakelite, plastic, chains or brooches.  

This dress is such an important staple to any and every woman's wardrobe.  And they come in a variety of styles, cuts, lengths and fabrics.

It is my opinion that you should have a knee-length sleeveless round-neck one first.  Then add more varieties of black dresses to taste (like a spice).

  

As you can see, there are great options for us women "of a certain age" that flatter and are appropriate for any function in life.

Your shoe options are endless....leopard prints, colors, nudes, blacks, metallics, strappy.  This dress is a palette that you can build from.  Or wear it simply.  

Once you buy your LBD, I am positive that you'll want to buy more.  They're versatile, flattering and functional.  I should be embarrassed to admit that I have 12 LBDs and am always on the lookout for just one more.  

Karl Lagerfeld has stated this truth:

“One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a Little Black Dress.” 

You can find them online, in discount stores or at high end stores.  Because they will always be an important wardrobe staple, you can find one (or more) that make you look stunning and still be comfortable.  

Do you have yours already?  And are any of you as obsessed like me and how many do you have?

Let me know.

Until next week, I remain....

Stylistically yours,

Sooz