The Little Black Dress
 The
leader in women's fashion in the 1920s was undoubtedly Gabrielle
Chanel and perhaps her most endearing creation was the Little
Black Dress, the universal "must have" for all womens
clothing collections.
Born in 1883 'Coco' Chanel, as she called herself, reigned
supreme in the era of the flapper - and whilst her creations
were predominantly in soft jersey, in tones of beige, cream and
sand it was her iconic little black dress that survives and flourished
even in todays fickle world of fashion and haute couture.
In the era of Art Deco, Coco Chanel revolutionised fashion
for women - simple lines that were not only the modern look of
the day, but were easy to wear with no need for restrictive corsets.
The little black dress is Chanel's fashion legacy - it varies
little in style - halter neck, strapless or with the thinnest
of straps, cut short or to the knee this little black dress is
a staple of many a woman's wardrobe.
When a girl just can't decide what to wear it's always a safe
bet that the timeless little black dress will fit the bill.
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