black dress

Elegant evening garment

A black dress is a dress in the color black, valued for its versatility and slimming appearance.

The little black dress (LBD) is considered a wardrobe essential—simple, elegant, and appropriate for occasions from cocktail parties to funerals: She wore a black dress to the interview.

Black dresses require little accessorizing and rarely look out of place.

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red carpet · little · elegant · satin · silk · velvet · funeral · mourning · chic · sleek · noir · sophisticated · slip · bodycon · lace · hem · zipper · wardrobe

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color/hue

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Pale-hued women's garment

colorful dress · red dress · white gown

formality/occasion

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Casual strappy summer garment

house dress · sweatpants · casual wear · beach dress · beach cover-up

cultural connotation

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Formal attire for brides

christening gown · party dress · quinceañera dress · prom dress · festive dress

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Top 20,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G