The little black dress, a simple yet timeless fashion innovation first popular in the 1920s, has been called the foundation of any woman's wardrobe, and the one style item that makes every woman both look and feel great. Author Edna...

A little black dress is an evening or cocktail dress, cut simply and often with a short skirt, originally made popular in the 1920s by the fashion designer Coco Chanel. Intended by Chanel to be long-lasting, versatile, affordable, accessible to the...

Last year at this time, people were wondering whether to even have holiday parties. Finally, we feel entitled to attend a few small celebrations; yet the specter of a military invasion and a dour economy linger. Moreover, the sober mood brings a more...

JUDY JEANNIN, Fashion Editor The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 06-11-1999 THE LIFE OF THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS -- MOURNING, NOON, AND NIGHT By JUDY JEANNIN, Fashion Editor Date: 06-11-1999, Friday Section: LIFESTYLE / PREVIEWS Edition: All Editions -- 2 Star B, 2 Star...

“How do I look?”“Very good. I must say I’m amazed.” George Peppard’s classic line in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, delivered as Audrey Hepburn sweeps into the room in a wide-brimmed hat and black A-line dress, sums it all up. Gamine, doe-eyed and devastatingly elegant, Hepburn defined a style...

1. High heels. Plain and simple – nothing makes a woman feel sexier. Plus they go with virtually everything. So spice up that plain suit by slipping on a pair and watch your confidence strut. 2. Sleek fitting pants. One word – practical. With so...