Fashion historians ascribe the origins of the little black dress to the 1920s designs of Coco Chanel.
The "little black dress" is essential to a complete wardrobe, every woman should own a simple, elegant black dress that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion: for example, worn with a jacket and pumps for daytime business wear or with more ornate jewelry and accessories for evening.
Because it is meant to be a staple of the closet for years, the "perfect" little black dress should be as simple as possible.
