Back to Black

Whatever the occasion, the wardrobe staple that can always be relied upon is the little black dress.

Looking back over our blog, we wrote in 2007:

"The little black dress - now known universally by that three letter acronym LBD - is a versatile and timeless classic which can be dressed up or down and worn by women of all ages no matter what the occasion. From breakfast at Tiffany's, through a day at the office and on to the wine bar in the evening, it will never let you down!


"The LBD first came to prominence in 1926 when Coco Chanel succeeded in bringing black - previously relegated to funeral attire - into the fashion mainstream with a feminine new creation which was quickly adopted by Vogue and has been celebrated by fashionistas ever since.


"The LBD's appeal is truly universal, and while its various incarnations have made headlines over the decades for fashion icons such as Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Hurley and the late Princess of Wales, its magic somehow manages to make ordinary women look and feel special."


So going back to black, here is some beautiful black frockery that we have favourited from our current catalogue.

little black pleated cocktail dress little black pleated cocktail dress


Vintage Frank Usher black pleated cocktail dress 


80s Frank Usher black cocktail dress 80s Frank Usher black cocktail dress


 80s wow factor black cocktail dress


80s Jaeger black velvet and gold cocktail dress80s Jaeger black velvet and gold cocktail dress


 80s Jaeger black velvet and gold cocktail dress


Black lace evening coat Black lace evening coat


Black lace evening coat 


black halter prom dress


 50s Marilyn style black halter neck prom dress 


50s vintage black prom dress50s vintage black prom dress


50s vintage black full length prom dress


Oh, and don't forget that we also have plenty of frockery accessories and footwear to complement any outfit!