Little Black Dress: An Essential Clothing Item

The basic black dress is your passport to timeless elegance and classic chic. More practical and flattering than a long black dress — ideal lengths are to the knee or mid-calf — this essential item has been around since 1930, when it was first introduced by Elsa Schiaparelli.

Choose one that suits your personality and shape. Whether it’s sexy or demure, timeless or trendy, whimsical and embellished or perfectly plain, the right dress will take you anywhere.