How to look Elegant in a Little Black Dress

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How to look Elegant in a Little Black Dress.
Looking elegant Its not about spending a fortune on clothes, but buying the right pieces and choosing the right combinations and having the confidence  to carry them off.
Looking back down the year at celebrity , Audrey Hepburn had it, Princess Diana had it – that ability to look elegant whatever they chose to wear. Some ladies can look elegant without even in trying  but we believe there is a knack to achieving  that happy  mixture of the right clothes, the right accessories and inner calm and confidence that leads to an overall elegant look.

Prepare
True elegance starts with confidence and a cool calm and collected state of mind, so before you actually begin to dress for the event you must prepare.
Preparation begins with choosing your outfit. Will you wear a dress or outfit that you already have, or will buy something new? If you decide to buy something new, DressLittleBlack .co.uk should have something to suit you, your shape, your style and your budget.
Once you have  chosen your dress you need to decide how to accessorise  your outfit taking into account what type of function it is , if there is any walking involved, and is there an element of being outside and what type of weather is likely.
The answers to these questions will tell you if your shoes need to be comfortable enough to walk in, and if you will need to add something warm
The right dress is an investment.

Always buy the best quality dress that you can afford. A classic little black dress that suits your style and shape can stay in your wardrobe for years – so think of each dress as an investment. Ensure that your chosen dress fits you properly – if your dress is too tight you will feel uncomfortable which will undermine your  confidence. If your dress is too low cut and you are frightened that you may be showing too much you could be  forever  making adjustments  which again will undermine your confidence .So do try on your dress  long before the event itself to ensure that you feel very comfortable , it fits well and you feel good in it.

Attention to detail is attention to elegance.
Once you are comfortable in your dress, the next step is to choose your accessories. A simple string of pearls or a fine necklace is often all you need to accompany a heavily sequinned or embellished dress where as more of a statement piece of jewellery may be needed to enhance a simple dress.
Rings bracelets and earrings should follow the same principles as other jewellery.
If you want to wear a jacket either as a cover up or to enhance your look, you could choose a contrasting bolero or shrug  or a simple shawl again depending on the detail or otherwise of the dress. Be careful not to mix too many styles and remember that you can dress up a simple un- adorned dress with a sequined bolero or shrug whilst a simpler chiffon wrap or jacket may add the extra touch of sophistication needed for a simpler dress.

Walking Tall
To be elegant you must be comfortable and if your feet hurt, you will not look cool so ensure that you try your shoes on before the event .Match shoes with the colours, or the sequins or embellishments in your dress and sandals or a light shoe are usually the most complimentary.
Your handbag will carry only a few things – money, lipstick, comb or brush and so only needs to be small. Choose a colour and style to accompany the shoes and decide if you want a clutch bag to hold or a bag with a strap to put over shoulder.

Elegance is confidence.
Finally on the day of the event – start to make time for yourself a couple of hours before hand if you can. If that isn’t realistic because of other commitments, try and give yourself a bit of time to slow down before you start to get ready – lie in the bath, read the paper, meditate or whatever you like to do to relax. If you feel cool and calm before you start to get ready and you begin your routines for bathing, putting on make up etc in plenty of time you should stay feeling and looking cool.

Once you are dressed and ready to go, a final glance in a full length mirror should confirm that you have achieved a classic elegant look.

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