Part Two

Who: Everyone! The Little Black Dress is a very American trend that was "meant to be personalized by its wearer, [and] encouraged comparisons to Ford's shiny black standardized motor car." 

In 1926, Vogue predicted that the Little Black Dress would "become the sort of uniform for all women of taste."

Chanel's original 1926 design reconstructed and photographed by Karl Lagerfield

What: A fashion trend that began in 1926 and continues today. Nearly a century later, it is still said that every woman and girl needs the perfect go-to Little Black Dress.

Jackie Kennedy in traditional mourning garb, a little black dress and black veil.

When: Credit for the "first" Little Black Dress is given in 1926 to the designer Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel. Immortalized by Audrey Hepburn in the 1959 film "Breakfast at Tiffany's"--but no one is positive of when the first instance of LBD's came into play, as they were incorporated into art centuries before.

Where: Anytown and Everytown, America.

Why: This fashion trend is timeless, classic, and customizable.

How: Because this style is so affordable and dependent on it's wearer, it is a trend that has continued for decades and will continue on for the foreseeable future.

Classification: The Little Black Dress is a body supplement--it is worn on the body and does not modify any body parts.

Siple's Clothing Zones: Because the Little Black Dress is so customizable and adaptable, it can be designed to fit any of the clothing zones. From summer sun dress to winter garb, the Little Black Dress fits any clothing zone it's wearer may want to wear it in.

Sheldon's Somatotypes: Ball gown, shift dress; satin, lace, crinoline..the Little Black Dress changes between individual dresses. Since it was originally intended to be customized by it's wearer and as one of the more affordable fashion trends, the Little Black Dress is typically made from generic fabrics such as linen, cotton, and polyester--but has been made from every form of fabric throughout it's lifetime.