In the 1940s, the little black dress became a staple of Hollywood glamour, worn by actresses such as Audrey Hepburn, who famously wore a black Givenchy dress in the film Breakfast at Tiffanys. In the 1950s and 1960s, the little black dress became even more popular, with designers such as Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior creating their own versions of the classic garment
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3XL (24-26)
Though black is always a safe choice for a black-tie wedding, this dress is available in an impressive 15 colors, so be sure to check out the others too
What I love about my summer wardrobe is that the English summer is so brief, all my dresses and summer clothes get so little wear that when I open up my summer clothes storage it feels like I have a whole new wardrobe
The cap sleeves add just the right amount of coverage