10 Must Have Little Black Dresses

In 1926, Vogue famously predicted that Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s innovative short black dresses would become “a sort of uniform for all women of taste.” While correct, it’s hard to imagine even Vogue had any idea how popular this style of dress would go on to become!

Little black dresses, or LBD for short, are considered an essential to a complete wardrobe by many women and fashion observers, who believe that every woman should own at least one elegant black dress that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Little black dresses are extremely versatile and are known for helping to slim the body, and draw attention to all the right places.

While little black dresses come in a variety of textiles and styles, picking the perfect LBD for your body shape can help turn a beautiful dress on the rack, into a jaw-dropping ensemble when worn.

For petite women, a sheath LBD can help you took taller and leaner due to the clean, elongated shape. Choosing one that hits just above the knee can play up the narrowest part of your leg and is a great go-to style!

Apple shape females look great in a shrilled LBD or any black dress that helps define your waistline. The gathering effect of a shrilled black dress along with an A-line or defined waist dress, helps focus the attention on how small your waistline is, causing your midsection to appear slimmer than your top and bottom halves while creating a classic hourglass frame.

For curvy women, accentuate your middle with a V-neck dress to open up the chest area and draw the eyes downward. Doing do makes the waist appear narrower and create a beautiful, slimming effect. Choosing a V-neck dress made with darts and panels or a thicker fabric can help define your figure and keep you in place throughout the evening.

While there are a variety of options on the market today, here are the Top 10 Little Black Dresses that are versatile, affordable and gorgeous for all women!

1. Clink Twice Dress $49.99