First of all, take stock of your morphology. What part of your body should a little black dress highlight? Which, on the contrary, would you like it to conceal? And above all, what is the shape of your figure?
Hips, chest and a marked waist? Your figure is hourglass. Opt for a classic little dress with a V-neck, fitted at the top, flared from the waist… or for a simple flowing shirt dress to belt.
No size or curves? Your silhouette is in H, rather androgynous. Prefer asymmetrical cuts, wrap-overs, pleats and gathers details creating an illusion of volume. Or conversely, assume yourself with a sixties-style trapeze dress!
Are your shoulders slender, your hips blooming? Your silhouette is in A, or in a pyramid. Choose fluid materials, flared at the bottom, in order to highlight your bust and erase the hips:skater or trapeze dress, in particular, with thin straps or American armholes.
Do you have square shoulders but no hips? Your silhouette is in V, or inverted pyramid. Play the opposite principle, and emphasize the bottom by erasing the top! Choose an elegant little black dress with sleeves, a V-neck or wide open, and a soft bust.
Have you defined your type of morphology, gone around your strengths, and identified the right length? To wear her little black dress, all you have to do is choose a classic dress that will serve you more than once! The purpose of the little black dress is to be worn often and on any occasion, simply by changing accessories. The trap ? Buying a dress for a wedding thinking it would be easy to wear, only to realize too late that it is an evening dress that is not suitable for everyday life...
To choose your little black dress, think about its use and your lifestyle. Are you looking for a party dress or a formal dress? Think trapeze dress or shirt. Do you reserve the dresses for your evening outings, to go to dinner and dance? Dare corolla, skater and flared dresses. Does your dress need to look professional to fit in the office? Prefer pencil dresses!
When it comes to length, it's all about the legs! If you like yours, dare to go short to brighten up your little black dress:a classic dress gains in lightness. Otherwise, opt for a length below the knee, comfortable and elegant… But whatever happens, avoid the mid-knee length! An intermediate length breaks the silhouette rather than sublimating it. The hem of your dress should be above the knee, or below, but never in the middle. And beware of the long dress, rarely a mat in black.
