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How to Buy a Perfect Little Black Dress

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Buy a Perfect Little Black Dress
Buy a Perfect Little Black Dress

Every woman needs a little black dress. It's the one garment you can always slip on when you aren't sure what to wear for the evening, but you need to look fabulous.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Little Black Dresses
  1. Step 1

    Think about your body type. If you need to wear a bra when you go out for the evening, you may not be comfortable in halters, backless numbers and sheer shoulders. But remember that there are plenty of other ways to look sexy.

  2. Step 2

    Identify your key assets. Is your back worth showing off? Want to expose a little shoulder? Is the low-cut look for you? Do your legs deserve the spotlight?

  3. Step 3

    Find a dress that's comfortable. Eliminate any dress that makes it hard to walk, sit or dance.

  4. Step 4

    Choose a well-constructed dress of a good fabric'a light wool or silk crepe is best'with a lining. The lining will smooth your figure so the shell hangs neatly.

  5. Step 5

    Follow the 3-1 ratio'three parts conservative to one part racy. Choose a little black dress that's plain except for that one saucy feature: crisscross straps in back; a daring neckline; a deep slit in the side, back or front.

  6. Step 6

    Accessorize for understated drama: fishnet stockings, a bold bracelet, a choker, or leopard pumps with a matching bag.

Tips & Warnings
  • Surprisingly, some well-made spaghetti-strap dresses work well even if you're on the busty side'they offer a good way to show a little skin without feeling too exposed.

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on 10/26/2008 sorry I double posted

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on 10/26/2008 http://littleblackdressstore.com/

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on 10/26/2008 http://littleblackdressstore.com/

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on 8/21/2008 Oops! Sorry about the double post!

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on 8/21/2008 covet-and-love-it.ecrater.com has very nice authentic vintage. I found my Audrey dress there. They are very nice to work with and don't misrepresent or alter their clothing.

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