The Ultimate Guide To The Little Black Dress

The little black dress earned its spot on the map at the end of the 1920s when Coco Chanel did everything she could to make it an essential piece of women’s daily wardrobe. Her trademark was a very simple dress, cut at the knee, adorned with a modest collar and long sleeves. Soon becoming symbolic, Christian Dior assured a few years later, “The little black dress is an essential element of a woman’s wardrobe.” Aside from inspiring many fashion designers, the little black dress has also made a name for itself thanks to numerous heroines in cinema, from Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s to Christina Ricci in The Addams Family. Even today, a sign of its unlimited source of inspiration, the little black dress remains a staple of fashion, regardless of the season. The ultimate advantage: it pairs well with anything, in any situation. Below are a few of our favorite little black dresses to shop now.

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Black Heart Neckline Mini Dress

Black Heart Neckline Mini Dress available at Farm Rio, $88

Zac Posen Deep V-Neck Cutout Midi Dress

Zac Posen Deep V-Neck Cutout Midi Dress available at Neiman Marcus, $242

Twinkle Vital Dress

Twinkle Vital Dress available at Nic + Zoe, $124

Fore V Strapless Mini Dress

Fore V Strapless Mini Dress available at Bloomingdale’s, $58

Sleeveless Chiffon Dress

Sleeveless Chiffon Dress available at Adrianna Papell, $119

Ulla Johnson Lila Off-the-Shoulder Cotton Poplin Mini Dress

Ulla Johnson Lila Off-the-Shoulder Cotton Poplin Mini Dress available at Bergdorf Goodman, $420

Renelle Silk Jacquard Dress

Renelle Silk Jacquard Dress available at Zadig et Voltaire, $548

Norma Kamali Long-Sleeve Mini Cutout Dress

Norma Kamali Long-Sleeve Mini Cutout Dress available at Neiman Marcus, $145

Strappy Metallic Bouclette Tweed Dress

Strappy Metallic Bouclette Tweed Dress available at St. John Knits, $1,295

Alice and Olivia Saige Lace Up Back Mini Dress

Alice and Olivia Saige Lace Up Back Mini Dress available at Bloomingdale’s, $395

Roland Mouret Asymmetric Off-Shoulder Cady Mini Dress

Roland Mouret Asymmetric Off-Shoulder Cady Mini Dress available at Bergdorf Goodman, $850

Sleeper Black Boheme Slip Minidress

Sleeper Black Boheme Slip Minidress available at Ssense, $148

Crotchet Detail Knit Dress

Crotchet Detail Knit Dress available at St. John Knits, $1,017

Rexa Crinkled Leather Dress

Rexa Crinkled Leather Dress available at Zadig et Voltaire, $399

Balmain Button-Front Off-The-Shoulder Mesh-Sleeve Mini Dress

Balmain Button-Front Off-The-Shoulder Mesh-Sleeve Mini Dress available at Neiman Marcus, $2,550

Camilla and Marc Black Prado Minidress

Camilla and Marc Black Prado Minidress available at Ssense, $165

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