Looking for a perfect little black dress aka LBD? Ah, you've come to the right place!
The little black dress has been a fashion staple of mine LONG before it became a fashion trend. Do you know who is responsible for popularizing the little black dress? Today, the little black dress has come into its own, and is referred to as simply LBD. Every fashion-conscious woman needs at least one LBD in her wardrobe. If you're looking for that perfect LBD, I can help you! In this lens, I will showcase several of the most fashionable, stylish, and trendy ones available today.
Hey, you fashionistas -- Love the LBD?
That's Little Black Dress you all!
LBD: Azzaro Asymmetrical cocktail dress
Net-a-porter: Was $3,090.00

Black silk crepe sleeveless cocktail dress with an asymmetrical satin hem. The Azzaro dress has crystal button fastenings down the side, a high-cut neckline and layered bubble hem with bow at side.
LBD: Betsey Johnson Ruffled Dress
The 'Mambo' mini dress will have you shaking your tail feathers to the beat of Betsey!Semi lustrous silk taffeta with a ruched drop-waist bodice, sweetheart neckline with tulle ruffle trim, and a ruffle skirt. It is fully lined, with a visible gathered metallic tulle bubble hem, side fly zip closure, and boning at bodice for shape and support.
Betsey Johnson Ruffle Dress in Black: Betsey Johnson is a staple in the fashion industry, in which she is known for her unique and original designs that are usually known for being over the top. The Ruffled Dress in Black is no exception with its swoop neckline, and puffed sleeves with two inch ruffle hemline. The chiffon minis comfortable fit, that will hug your body in all the right places, has a five inch ruffled bottom hemline. Darted seems on the bust adds a more flattering fit to this sexy little black dress. Fabric Content: shell 100% silk, lining 100% polyester.
LBD: Blumarine Sleeveless Dress with Twisted Straps
Nordstrom: $1,145.00

Side zip. Double bow detail. Pleated bodice with lace Empire waist and beaded velvet accents. Rayon/nylon/wool/spandex; dry clean.
Made in Italy. Collectors.
LBD: Diane von Furstenberg Elisano Asymmetrical Bow Dress
Net-a-porter: Was $385.00

Black asymmetrical velvet dress with a detachable self-tie satin bow on shoulder. Diane von Furstenberg dress has a bubble hem and falls above the knee.
LBD: Dolce & Gabbana Bustier Dress
Bergdorf Goodman: $325.00

This season, Dolce & Gabbana have a lot of the IT dresses! You can see many corset dresses and bustier dresses from D&G, like this one. So, if you're up for a uber-sexy dress, I'd suggest trying a D&G dress!
Black stretch jersey with a cami neckline and pencil skirt.
It has an exposed zip down back. 45% acrylic, 45% wool, 5% nylon, 5% spandex.
LBD: Dolce & Gabbana Chiffon Dress & Metal Belt
Neiman Marcus: $1,995.00; Metal Corset Belt: $3,095.00

Ken Downing's take on this key style from the fall ready-to-wear shows: "Chrome corsets appeared throughout the collection, on a black hooded coat and on a simple black cocktail dress with full chiffon sleeves."
Chiffon bodice and long sleeves. Round neckline; peaked sweetheart-neck underlay. Side slash pockets. Slim skirt. Satin back tie; exposed back zip. Silk lining. 56% wool, 40% silk, 2% polyamide, 2% spandex. Dry clean only.
LBD: Dolce & Gabbana - Lace Bustier Dress with Satin Bow
eLuxury: $885.00

This is adorable!
Square neck. Adjustable spaghetti straps. Ruched bodice. Built-in underwire bustier. Empire waist. Oversized bow at center back. Rear zipper with snap and hook-and-eye closures at the top. Lace skirt with bubble hem. Fully lined. 60% polyamide, 40% silk; lining is 100% silk. Made in Italy.
LBD: Doo Ri - Organza Bowtie Dress
eLuxury: $1,450.00

Strapless with ruffle trim. Wide banded bust with topstitched seams. Four satin bowties at center. Empire waist. Voluminous, multi-layered skirt. Hidden rear zipper. Fully lined. 100% silk.
LBD: Ella Moss
LBD: Foley & Corinna Twisted Silk Jacquard Dress
Revolve Clothing: $453.00

With a Foley & Corinna dress, the party will ultimately follow.
100% silk; dry clean only. It has a hidden back zipper, gathered bustier, and is fully lined.
LBD: Jessica McClintock Short Strapless Party Dress
Nordstrom: Was $209.00; on sale $124.90

Oh, I just love bustier dresses such as this one!
The bustier dress supports beautifully while ruched, crisscrossed taffeta cinches the waist above a crinkly bubble skirt, finished with a smooth hem.
It's polyster with a polyester lining. Dry clean. Made in the USA.
LBD: Julie Haus Ballerina Bubble Dress
Shopbop: Currently unavailable

This is very cute. Julie Haus has similar styling in tops.
Taffeta dress with 3 button detail and pin tucking at bust. Ruching at empire waist and hidden zipper at side. Balloon bottom hem. Spaghetti straps.
Iridescent lining. 36" long. Shell: 100% silk. Lining: 75% rayon/25% polyester. Dry clean. Made in the U.S.A.
LBD: LaROK Wendy Mini Dress
Shop Butante: $224.00

Shine like a star in this hot little number by LaROK!
Super cute halter sequin mini dress in black 3 button closure at neck. Vertical band at back. Body: 95% modal / 5% spandex. Combo: 100% polyester. Hand wash. Imported.
LBD: LaROK
LaROK Rock n Roll Dress in Black: The Rock n Roll Dress in black will ensure you are the rock star! This v-neck dress is embellished with silver dots along the bodice, and is accented with a bow in the center chest. The front is pleated with a V for a flattering fit. The embellishments continue onto the back straps, where there is an exposed silver zipper for an extra rocker feel. This mini dress will keep you dancing all night long! Fabric Content: 67% rayon, 29% polyester, 4% spandex Fit: Fitted through chest, loose through body and hips Color: black Details: silver rivets along chest, exposed zipper.
LBD: Literature Noir City Leather Bust Dress
Revolve Clothing: $242.00

Eliot Hans, co creator of Morphine Generation and Kaya B., a fashion design student from Turkey put their passions and talents together to bring us Literature Noir. Their inspirations come from their travels and street wise fashion from many cities all over the globe.
Literature Noir is a hard edge street style for the sophisticated with affordable prices.
95% rayon 5% spandex. Dry clean or hand wash. Invisible side zipper. Unlined.
LBD: Lotta Stensson
LBD: Marc Jacobs One-Shoulder Velvet Mini Dress
Net-a-porter: $1,700.00

The asymmetrical styling has been very popular this season along with black velvet and origami pleating!
Black velvet asymmetric mini dress with origami pleating on shoulder. Marc Jacobs dress has a pocket on each hip and a zip fastening on side.
LBD: Milly Strapless Bandeau Dress
Nordstrom: $480.00

I love this one too!
Ruching from top down. Flowing skirt. Cotton lining. Cotton/acetate/polyester; dry clean. Made in France.
LBD: Norma Kamali Everlast Mesh Inset Dress

What a sweet and adorable LBD!
Sweet jersey dress is styled with short bubble sleeves, an empire waist and sheer mesh insets at the upper front and back.
Polyester/spandex; hand wash. By Norma Kamali Everlast; imported.
LBD: Peter Som Eugenia Dress
Shopbop - $1,735.00

Peter Som has been super hot this season! Keep an eye out for his sultry, cutting-edge fashions!
Lightweight wool dress with satin and lace band accents. Peek-a-boo fuchsia band at cowl back. Side zip. Fully lined. 36" long. Shell: 100% wool. Lining: 100% silk. Dry clean. Made in the U.S.A.
LBD: Peter Som Zoe Silk Layered Dress
Satine Boutique: $1,450.00

This is a sweet, slightly edgy, Peter Som creation. It's a bit of a twist on the LBD!
100% silk chiffon. Straight shape. Low scoop neck. Sleeveless. Tiered layers of sheer silk. Silk bands elegantly twist and drape over bodice and skirt. Pullover.
LBD: 3.1 Phillip Lim Asymmetrical cocktail dress
Standard Style: Was $429.00; on sale: $343.20

Here's another asymmetrical-cut LBD!
Black silk blend asymmetrical cocktail dress with organza ruffles along neck. 3.1 Phillip Lim dress has a pleat on skirt and a pocket on each hip.
LBD: Rhys Dwfen Aisling Dress
Shop Intuition: $410.00

This is cute and adorable and for that special lady that can wear a "tulip" skirt! Wear it while you can!
As seen in Lucky this exclusive color for Intuition is perfect for a Saturday party or Wednesday dinner.
Tank top with bubble bottom and pockets. 100% Silk Wool. Dry Clean Only
LBD: Tracy Reese 'Sweet' Seersucker Frock
Nordstrom: $425.00

OMG! I love, love, love this--almost as much as the Doo.Ri and it's more affordable.
Lacy fabric throughout with rigid nylon netting at high neckline and back. Back tie. Silk lining. Cotton/silk/elastane; dry clean. Imported.
LBD: Tricia Fix Kirsten Satin Mini Dress
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Do you love LBDs? Which is your favorite LBD designer? Which is your favorite LBD dress in this lens?
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- Evelyn_Saenz Evelyn_Saenz Mar 18, 2009 @ 1:31 pm
- Wow!...and I thought Little Black Dresses were simple. :)
Lensrolled to Riverdance, the place to wear your Little Black Dress.
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- starsam starsam Feb 12, 2009 @ 9:17 am
- Whoww... what a great slection of LBD's, This LBD lens would be a great addition to the 'Fashion - Fashion Models' Group
( http://www.squidoo.com/groups/fashion-models )
I'd be pleased to welcome you!
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- ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen Oct 12, 2008 @ 1:15 pm
- My mother crocheted a beautiful gray/silver wrap she called a prayer shawl and gave it to me for my birthday. I need to find a black dress to go with it. I want the shawl to show off the dress and the dress to show off the shawl.
Your lens gave me some ideas.
Thanks
Lizzy
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- sunita sunita Sep 27, 2008 @ 8:19 am
- Interesting lens on LBD dress.Ebay dresses are fine.
LATEST DRESSES FOR GIRLS
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- alohabc alohabc Sep 10, 2007 @ 11:18 pm
- Aloha! Great 5-star Lens, I can't pick, I love them all! Please check out my jewelry to go with your LBD's http://www.squidoo.com/AGJ You're on my Lensroll now! ~alohabc
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Coco Chanel popularized the LBD ...
Coco Chanel also popularized the little black dress, whose blank-slate versatility allowed it to be worn for day and evening, depending on how it was accessorized. Although unassuming black dresses existed before Chanel, the ones she designed were considered the haute couture standard.
Coco Chanel at a glance

Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel (19 August 1883 - 10 January 1971) was a pioneering French fashion designer whose modernist philosophy, menswear-inspired fashions, and pursuit of expensive simplicity made her an important figure in 20th-century fashion. She was the founder of the famous fashion brand Chanel. Her extraordinary influence on fashion was such that she was the only person in the field to be named on TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people of the 20th century.
Chanel at a glance
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Chanel S.A., commonly known as Chanel (), is a Parisian fashion house founded by the late couturier Coco Chanel, recognized as one of the most chic in haute couture. Specializing in luxury goods (haute couture, ready-to-wear, handbags, perfumery, and cosmetics among others), the Chanel label has become one of the most recognized names in the luxury and haute couture fashion industry. According to Forbes, the privately held House of Chanel is jointly owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gerard Wertheimer who are the grandsons of the early (1924) Chanel partner Pierre Wertheimer.
The company has had many high-profile celebrities as spokesmodels, including Catherine Deneuve (1970s Chanel No.5 spokesmodel), Nicole Kidman (early 2000s Chanel No. 5 spokesmodel), Audrey Tautou (current Chanel No.5 spokesmodel), and most famously, Marilyn Monroe (1950s Chanel No. 5 spokesmodel) pictured splashing herself with a bottle of Chanel No. 5. The image is certainly the most famous of all Chanel advertisements, and continues to be one of the most popular advertisement photos in the history of marketing, used in countless biographies, and still selling in large quantities as a poster and art piece using Marilyn Monroe as the model.Beauty - Life & Style Home - theage.com.au.
Category: Image - :Robe chanel.jpg|thumb|247px|right|Chanel Wedding Dress from the Fall-Winter 2007/8 Haute Couture Collection
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