Please educate me in "little black dresses" - Page 2

Ghoulish Delight · 11-16-2006, 02:13 PM

Don't get stuck inside the box. "Semi-formal" allows for more than the little black dress (yawn).

LSPoorEeyorick · 11-16-2006, 02:52 PM

That's a fair assertion. Little red dresses are perfectly lovely, as are little blue ones and classy chartreuse ones. Still, semi-formal calls out for a dress or a skirt, probably.

BarTopDancer · 11-16-2006, 03:22 PM

I only own two dresses - my Jessica Rabbit one and my French Maid's costume. I think it's time I buy something more appropriate and functional. I am not opposed to other colors either, and I want something that isn't "in the box".

My list so far is:

Nana Republic
Black House White Market
Macy's

Problem is they are so expensive

I do not want to pay $100+ for a dress.

katiesue · 11-16-2006, 03:39 PM

You can always get something plainer, and hopefully cheaper, and dress it up with different jewlrey or a sweater. That way you can get more use out of it.

Not Afraid · 11-16-2006, 04:53 PM

The nice thing about buying a great LBD is that it will last you for YEARS. They tend to be more classic and will serve you long and hard. Same goes for little colored dresses - as long as they are not a print. Prints have a shorter shelf life. Not that you are not allowed to wear something unfashionable, but a classic LBD will last for years.

The other nice thing is that you can dress it up or down in many different ways. A LBD does not have to be boring at all. It depends on how creative you are wih your accessories. But, I'm a BIG basic classics and fun accessories.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 11-16-2006, 05:11 PM

There's always the Salvation Army. Never know what you'll find!

Drince88 · 11-16-2006, 06:27 PM

Ugg. Thanks for the reminder. I need to find something for our Christmas party. I'd LOVE to buy a little black dress, but differing sizes on top and bottom (by more than just a little) make that tough. Oh well, I'll probably end up with a black skirt I already own with a cute (hopefully) sparkly top.

Prudence · 11-16-2006, 06:35 PM

My preferred method of dealing with the holiday party dress code is to skip the party entirely.

CoasterMatt · 11-16-2006, 06:39 PM

It's been a long time since I've worn a little black dress...

€uroMeinke · 11-16-2006, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

It's been a long time since I've worn a little black dress...

...but you know should you have to, you could whip that little number out of your closet and leave men faint at your path.

11-16-2006, 02:13 PM	#11
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Don't get stuck inside the box. "Semi-formal" allows for more than the little black dress (yawn). __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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11-16-2006, 02:52 PM	#12
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	That's a fair assertion. Little red dresses are perfectly lovely, as are little blue ones and classy chartreuse ones. Still, semi-formal calls out for a dress or a skirt, probably.
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11-16-2006, 03:22 PM	#13
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I only own two dresses - my Jessica Rabbit one and my French Maid's costume. I think it's time I buy something more appropriate and functional. I am not opposed to other colors either, and I want something that isn't "in the box". My list so far is: Nana Republic Black House White Market Macy's Problem is they are so expensive I do not want to pay $100+ for a dress. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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11-16-2006, 03:39 PM	#14
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	You can always get something plainer, and hopefully cheaper, and dress it up with different jewlrey or a sweater. That way you can get more use out of it. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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11-16-2006, 04:53 PM	#15
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	The nice thing about buying a great LBD is that it will last you for YEARS. They tend to be more classic and will serve you long and hard. Same goes for little colored dresses - as long as they are not a print. Prints have a shorter shelf life. Not that you are not allowed to wear something unfashionable, but a classic LBD will last for years. The other nice thing is that you can dress it up or down in many different ways. A LBD does not have to be boring at all. It depends on how creative you are wih your accessories. But, I'm a BIG basic classics and fun accessories.
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11-16-2006, 05:11 PM	#16
Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	There's always the Salvation Army. Never know what you'll find!
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11-16-2006, 06:27 PM	#17
Drince88 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 481	Ugg. Thanks for the reminder. I need to find something for our Christmas party. I'd LOVE to buy a little black dress, but differing sizes on top and bottom (by more than just a little) make that tough. Oh well, I'll probably end up with a black skirt I already own with a cute (hopefully) sparkly top.
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11-16-2006, 06:35 PM	#18
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	My preferred method of dealing with the holiday party dress code is to skip the party entirely. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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11-16-2006, 06:39 PM	#19
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	It's been a long time since I've worn a little black dress... __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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