Apr 24, 2008

How To Buy that 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.

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

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

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) Accessorize for understated drama: a bold bracelet/bangle, a choker/necklace, or leopard pumps with a matching bag.

7) However, if you still cant find that perfect little black dress that match you, drop by Absolutely Dress Gallery and we will always be in hand to give you our opinion on what suits you.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

hey hazel. i'm coming next friday! can't wait :)

Absolutely Dress Gallery said...

samantha: great, c ya! *wink!