little black dress
Timeless evening essential
A little black dress is a simple, elegant black dress considered a wardrobe staple for women.
The idea is that black flatters most figures, works for many occasions, and never goes out of style: Every woman needs a little black dress.
Often abbreviated LBD.
The concept became iconic through fashion designers in the 1920s.
- GivenchyFrench luxury fashion house
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
- Jackie Kennedy1960s presidential spouse
- VersaceItalian fashion house
Breakfast at Tiffany's · Coco Chanel · Princess Diana · Marilyn Monroe · Elizabeth Hurley
Unaffected by eras
- stapleBasic dietary necessity
- wardrobe essentialClothing item deemed necessary
- quintessentialRepresenting the ideal type
- enduringPersisting through time
ageless · perennial · iconic · signature piece · go-to · failsafe · reliable · dependable
Dressy nighttime clothing
- hemlineGarment's lowest edge
- sleevelessLacking arm coverings
- necklineGarment's upper opening
- sheathProtective blade covering
A-line · shift · wrap · bodycon · knee-length · midi · mini · spaghetti strap
Elegant in movement
- refinedPurified or cultured
- chicTasteful, current flair
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- tastefulAesthetically appropriate and pleasing
stylish · sophisticated · svelte · glamorous · tailored · sleek · understated · poised
One favoring bare essentials
- understatedDeliberately minimized in expression
- unadornedLacking decoration or ornament
- monochromeSingle-color rendering
- unembellishedWithout decorative additions
pared-down · clean lines · basic · streamlined · unfussy · no-frills · plain · neutral
Drinks-focused social gathering
- date nightCouple's planned outing
- funeralService honoring the dead
- job interviewFormal hiring assessment meeting
- gallery openingExhibition's inaugural event
dinner party · wedding guest · theater · opera · gala · reception · anniversary · business dinner
French form of Gabriel
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- ParisianOf France's capital
- haute coutureCustom luxury dressmaking
- atelierCreative professional's workspace
tweed · camellia · bouclé · Ford Model T · flapper era
Audrey Hepburn
- GivenchyFrench luxury fashion house
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
- Jackie Kennedy1960s presidential spouse
Breakfast at Tiffany's · Coco Chanel · Princess Diana · Marilyn Monroe · Elizabeth Hurley · Versace
timeless
Unaffected by eras
- stapleBasic dietary necessity
- wardrobe essentialClothing item deemed necessary
- quintessentialRepresenting the ideal type
enduring · ageless · perennial · iconic · signature piece · go-to · failsafe · reliable · dependable · investment piece
eveningwear
Dressy nighttime clothing
- hemlineGarment's lowest edge
- sleevelessLacking arm coverings
- necklineGarment's upper opening
sheath · A-line · shift · wrap · bodycon · knee-length · midi · mini · spaghetti strap · halter
graceful
Elegant in movement
tasteful · stylish · sophisticated · svelte · glamorous · tailored · sleek · understated · poised · demure
minimalist
One favoring bare essentials
- understatedDeliberately minimized in expression
- unadornedLacking decoration or ornament
- monochromeSingle-color rendering
unembellished · pared-down · clean lines · basic · streamlined · unfussy · no-frills · plain · neutral · versatile
cocktail party
Drinks-focused social gathering
- date nightCouple's planned outing
- funeralService honoring the dead
- job interviewFormal hiring assessment meeting
gallery opening · dinner party · wedding guest · theater · opera · gala · reception · anniversary · business dinner
Gabrielle
French form of Gabriel
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- ParisianOf France's capital
- haute coutureCustom luxury dressmaking
atelier · tweed · camellia · bouclé · Ford Model T · flapper era
- French FashionChanel, Dior, beret, haute couture, Parisian chic
- black aestheticmonochrome, contrast, gothic style, noir, obsidian
- clothingapparel, attire, jeans, garment, Bermuda shorts
- fashionfashion, clothing, apparel, attire, garment
- classic fashiontrench coat, blazer, pearls, tweed, cardigan
- wardrobe essentialswhite tee, plain tee, tank top, camisole, white shirt
little black dresssweatpants
Casual athletic trousers
pajamas · loungewear · track suit · yoga pants · athleisure
little black dressball gown
Formal full-length dress
floor-length gown · wedding dress · hoop skirt · muumuu · maxi dress
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