Via my Shop It To Me Sale Mail, news that this Valentino silk-blend dress is 75% off. Not only is it a classic little black dress, but it’s damn-near timeless with the three-quarter length sleeves of sheer chiffon sleeves (with tapered buttoned cuffs) and V-neck with a layered chiffon ruffle collar.
Classic Little Black Valentino Dress
This Solid Black Lace Bib Sophia Apron has all the elegance & flirtation of a little black cocktail dress!
Vintage Styled Glamorous Full Apron With Black Lace
Thanks to Deanna’s drooling over it, I not only discovered it, but found out that I could win one too! To enter, get yourself to the contest at Blommi.com and follow the rules. Or don’t. Because I really really want that glamorous, sexy black apron!
The only thing better than black velvet is vintage black velvet!
Norma Shearer: Black Velvet Glamour
To be as stunning as Norma Shearer, check out these current auctions on eBay:
This incredible vintage black velvet two-piece walking suit from the 20′s or 30′s is loaded with so many great features I may just pass out! (Click the link or the photos below to see all the glamorous details!)
Vintage Black Velvet Walking Suit
Back Of Vintage Velvet Walking Suit With Tasseled Scarf
This vintage black velvet bias cut evening gown may seem austere at first glance, but notice the body-hugging silhouette and rich details which make it anything but puritanical — and then there’s the plunging back with T-Strap, loaded with silver and white beading and red rhinestones in a dramatic Art Deco design. Talk about leaving a lasting impression!
Vintage Black Velvet Evening Gown With Exquisite Art Deco T-Strap On The Back
PS Don’t forget to enter my home spa skin care and “teddy bare” lingerie contests! (I wish I could enter!)
I just adore this vintage black silk taffeta dress! The lower skirt is covered with black soutache, studded with black faceted beads, and then the arched scalloped edges finish in dainty black silk tassels hanging over a hemline of rose colored velvet. (There is an attached net crinoline beneath for shaping too — which really contrasts that inset waist treatment!)
1950's Black Taffeta Fitted Dress
The way the black tassels hang over the rose velvet reminds me of garters on stockings!
Soutache Embroidered Hemline with Black Tassels Over Rose Velvet
I know when you see Marilyn Monroe’s 10 Best Fashion Moments you’ll think I’m slacking, that I should have made such a post in honor of the 47th anniversary of her untimely death — but in my defense, I’m working on a very thorough biography of Ruan Lingyu as well as more posts on vintage Lucite purses, so I’m very busy.
Fall 2009 Dolce & Gabbana Ready-to-Wear Featuring Marilyn Monroe
Oh, and while you’re checking out Dolce & Gabbana Marilyn Monroe fashions for Fall, don’t forget to see this stunner at Dolce & Gabbana — vintage styled little black dress with illusion lace! Yummy!
Dolce & Gabbana Little Black Wiggle Dress With Illusion Lace
So go check it all out and come back here tomorrow for proof of how hard I’ve been working *wink*
Via Shop It To Me I found out that this classic little black Michelle Dress is on sale for just $29.99.
Now all you need are some Hattie Carnegie gloves!
PS It also comes is pink & coral, if you should love the lines but already have a closet full of black.
Currently I’m lusting after these 1950′s Spring-o-lator heels with a wild zebra print — and the matching vintage handbag.
Vintage Zebra Print Heels & Handbag
What a fabulous way to change the look of any little black dress!
When I saw this mod hot pink top, with it’s sheer sleeves and outrageous pussycat bow, I immediately thought of Goldie Hawn in that Vogue photo by Stern.
Fabulous Retro Hot Pink Tunic Top
If you’d prefer a more classic little black dress version, the Etsy seller, Catbooks1940s, also has this amazing 1960′s babydoll Mini cocktail dress.
The Little Black Dress Goes Mod
In both cases you’re minus the frothy layered skirt; but you’ve got the integrity of authentic mod 60′s style and those incredible sheer sleeves which are not limited to any season.
Tired of reaching in your jewelry box for just the right piece with your little black dress? How about simply wearing a rose? Don’t worry — it won’t look like his boutioneer if you place it in your cleavage!
Marilyn Monroe With Rose
Ursula Andress Wearing A Rose
In this classic photo of Goldie Hawn (taken by Bert Stern for Vogue) she wears a fun yet sophisticated black chiffon minidress by Jay Kobrin (for Maisonette).
Goldie Hawn In Black Chiffon By Jay Kobrin For Maisonette.
The flirty skirt and billowing sleeves keep this basic black outfit from looking severe, and the short skirt makes it very mod. Here are a few pieces upon which to build the look:
This leather basque from ASOS has a layered chiffon skirt with delicate pleats.
Leather Basque With Flirty Chiffon Skirt
Pair it with a sheer chiffon nightshirt in black (These sleep shirts are amazingly more practical for me as outer wear — blouses, jackets, etc. — than they are for sleepwear).
Sheer Black Chiffon Sleepshirt
You may also try the Johnny Martin Ruffle Chiffon Dress paired with another chiffon top or blouse. Then it’s find the black stockings, the perfect fun shoes, tie it all off with a wide satin ribbon in a bow at the front (easy to do with yardage from the fabric shop) and top it off with a large pin or brooch at the neck of the shirt or blouse.
