Bobbie showed three different ways to wear the black dress. The Power Dress, when paired with a blazer for the office - can easily translate to the after work ensemble. These combined with classic pearl earrings and red lips will ‘demand respect while looking drop dead gorgeous’. As Bobbie pointed out, ‘Jackie O was the perfect example of a fashion icon who was sophisticated and stylish, without being over-the-top trendy’. I found a TDF Vera Wang LBD at Bloomingdales that had Audrey and Natalie written all over it.

The Play dress can take you from ‘day to play’ says Bobbie. Sun dresses will be the core of any wardrobe this season. A black one is a necessity and perfect example of how versatile an LBD really is. These travel easily and can fun with flip-flops and a cute bag for daytime shopping, or paired with ’strappy jeweled’ sandals for dinner.

Last, but not least is ‘the party dress’. This should be both fun and flirty! As for the shoes…anything goes. Have fun with the accessories - including wraps and bags, of course. Re-inventing this classic piece of art can be a party in itself. Just remember to keep the golden ‘less is more’ rule from Coco Chanel…the true godmother of the LBD.

The best part…they don’t have to cost you this week’s paycheck. You can find a fabulous LBD party dress from Nordstroms, Gap, to the best of discounters!

Today’s Thought:

Fashion fades…only style remains the same.

~Coco Chanel