staud green dress Delia Smocked Mini A maxi dress crafted in silk satin Staud Tie-Dye Print Midi Length

Let it sit overnight

For women: cocktail dress - with a knee length or slightly above

Look for loose weaving, spaghetti straps, and hems that hover just above the knee

Plus, reviewers say that the fabric has plenty of stretch

Pin Take away the cigarette holder, gloves, and jewelry (as she does when she wears the same dress in a brief later scene) and you have nothing more than a very good representation of the perfect Little Black Dress

This pattern is so simple that it can accommodate a wide number and variety of stretch fabrics including novelty and sweater knits, but be aware when choosing your fabric that thicker fabrics and those with less stretch may need to be sewn with greater ease and may require you to go up a size