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A staple of women’s closets around the world, the black dress is as seductive as ever. Practical enough for daywear and elegant enough for evenings on the town, the black dress is a hallmark of fashion and its charm is undeniable. The subsequent article celebrates the black dress in its myriad of fabric choices and styles.

For much of history, women refrained from wearing that somber shade of night—black, with its legendary links to bad luck, evil omens, and mourning. Black dresses were the signature garments for widows. A sober color, black was seldom worn by women unless they were mourning the loss of a family member. However, by the sixteenth century, European aristocratic women began to incorporate this mysterious color into their dress…and over time, the appeal of black clothing has managed to usurp all other colors...

For upper class ladies, black simply looked expensive and seemed to provide its wearers with an element of sophistication. Women who worked or performed household duties began to prefer black for all its practicalities...

The black dress also began to be respected for its ability to highlight certain features of women. For instance, pale skin was treasured and few colors could set off ivory skin as black could. Also, just as it does today, black can give the appearance of a smaller waistline...

Nevertheless, it was not until the twentieth century that the black dress truly ascended to the high throne of the fashion world. But since Coco Channel became associated with the little black dress, no other color has been able to dominate a dress quite the way black does. Today, the black dress is as popular with women as ever whether their style is goth, urban, contemporary, rock, mod, vintage, or avante guard. It plays sexy and sophisticated with equal charm. It feels right at home at the office...

Of course, many fashion guides will tell women that they must have a black dress in their closet. But really, they might as well recommend that women have several black dresses at their disposal. When shopping for a couple black dresses, consider fabric carefully. A black velvet dress is simply made for the nightlife. Although it may be able to pull off a day look, the lush and sensuous feel of velvet is ideal for evening excursions. If you’re looking for a dress that can truly do double duty moving from day to evening wear, consider a black knit...

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