Top 5 LBDs
Little black dresses – or the “LBD” to the fashion-initiated – will always be a wardrobe classic. Synonymous with glamour, they’re the easiest way to make a fashion statement, every season, and every year. The LBD is branching out, and comes in all shapes and silhouettes - we’ve rounded up five of our favourites.
MINI BUT MIGHTY
Feel every inch the belle of the ball in this mini lace number. We love the plunging neckline and flouncing skirt for a dance floor-ready finish with extra panache. Revenge dressing, but make it fancy.
GET SHIRTY
An LBSD (little black shirt dress) is the style to see you through every occasion, be it summer in the office or autumn coffee catch-ups. All hail the power of the black shirt dress. Just throw on sandals/boots and you’re good to go.
BOD(I)CON
OK, so there are sexy dresses. And then there’s this dress. One-shoulder cuts are still big news this season, and the midi bodycon silhouette is always a winner. Wear this to a big birthday and you’ll risk showing up as the main character: you might just leave all the other guests jealous that they didn’t wear an LBD too.
CUT IT OUT
Cut-out necklines have been seen on some of the world’s most stylish shoulders over the last few seasons, and this bodycon dress offers a new take on the trend. With one sleeve and one shoulder that aren’t on the same arm (confusing, we know – but so chic) this is a perfect example of a creative silhouette getting the LBD treatment.
MAXIMUM IMPACT
If you swear by maxis, then you need this one in your wardrobe. The ultimate throw-on-and-go staple, this one has a front button fastening and ties at the waist, so it’s almost a shirt dress, but not quite. Wear yours with a statement bag and you’ll be good to go: straight from the office to a rooftop bar.