Black Cocktail Dress

Beauties Wearing The Little Black Dress
By Cheryl Coleman

Fashion industry has looked upon black dress as a sign of style and sexuality. It can be spotted in most of the fashion world that the attraction towards this black attire started from the popularity of the little black dress. As the name suggests, it is an extremely hot outfit, which has attracted all the classes and age groups. It is mostly about the color that adds to sexiness of this attire. It refers to a short dress, so, it is a woman thing which makes men go gaga over. This dress has attained popularity since the early 20th century.

As far as the history of the dress design goes, it is very old. The popularity of the little black dress was elevated by a famous fashion designer named Coco Channel in the early 1920s. Her statement about the durability, versatility, long lasting and affordability of this dress made everyone a fan. This dress had acquired major popularity in the mid 20th century that it's been common attire in big ceremonies and award celebrations and also in night out parties and fashion shows. The black cocktail dress was truly considered a classic at that time.

Without a little black dress in their kitty, most women and fashion lovers consider their wardrobe to be incomplete. It can be worn on all occasions including funerals. It was, and still is a perfect fit for all moods. The fashion world believes that this dress should be a must have as it can be worn well on many an occasion matched with varying black shoes. A formal black dress gives a bold executive look, whereas this dress at night, gives the maximum sex appeal a person wants.

The basic style of this dress demands a simple but sweet outlook. The general trend has increased to an extent that this dress was modified according to body style ad now there's styles for a black prom dress too. There different variants in the little black dress category. All the variations revolve around the design of this attire. Some are like halters, others are with a short back, and strapless dresses can also be seen. In recent times, it is spotted that the fondness towards this type of dress may be declining, and women prefer more colorful outfits at parties and functions.