The little black dress is hardly a new concept, though it is a garment steeped in history. Its roots stretch back to Coco Chanel in the 1920s, when the atelier house was after a silhouette of many versatilities. The designer also recast the colour black from mourning regalia to a chic, understated option that transcended daytime and evening wear.
On Australian shores, the silhouette extends to a wider remit. There’s occasional offerings for elevated night outs, or in-between minis that toe the line between business casual or a midday outing. Pleats, ruffles, and ruching galore, there’s currently no shortage of styles from local designers such as Courtney Zheng and Sir. If you’re after breathability and stretch cotton, Assembly Label has crafted styles for mobility as well as function. Looking for a label further afield? There’s plenty of those as well.
If you’re unsure where to begin, T Australia editors have rounded up the best variety of little black dresses here below.
