Wednesday, 21 November 2012

A Girl's Best Friend

Any good Brownie, with her vintage proficiency badge sewn proudly onto her sleeve will know; it pays to be prepared. This is particularly important with the silly season imminently upon us.

Whether it's for an office do (complete with the obligatory frenzy of karaoke hits) or a chic cocktail party for the chosen few, a full-on ball or just for a new outfit for Christmas day we all know a little black dress can be our flexible friend.

There are many reasons that little black numbers have been a firm staple for any wardrobe (or post-party floordrobe) since Coco Chanel's first designs in the 1920's. They are flattering and confidence-boosting. They come in all shapes, sizes and styles and colou ... urrm, ahhh, ok, yep, they do generally only come in one colour. That'll be black then. Little black dresses are adaptable and are a great choice in a don't-know-what-to-wear emergency.

However, just because the little black dress is reliable, it doesn't follow that they have to be 'safe' or boring.  Choosing a vintage lbd means you can pretty much guarantee avoiding those little awkward moments when you find you are matching outfits with a fellow co-party goer. Whatever your look, be it soft and feminine with a note of sumptuous velvet, sassy, slinky and shimmery, or tailored with embellishment detail,  keeping it vintage ensures your unique style sings.

So, if you're ready to start a life-long relationship with your very own lbd and looking for your soul-mate or you're casting your eye for an upgrade for your own take on that perfect do-all-do's dress here's some ideas from the Frock&Roll Autumn/Winter collection (prices between £18 - £40).


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