Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Very Little Black Dress

The smaller, the sexier, darlings!
Runway images courtesy style.com except where noted.
Alexandre Herchcovitch (at right)
Antonio Berardi
Balmain
Bruno Pieters
Chanel
CNC Costume National, via nymag.com
Collette Dinnigan
Dolce & Gabbana
Dsquared2
Elie Saab
Elise Overland
Emanuel Ungaro, via nymag.com
Erin Fetherston
Fendi
Giambattista Valli
Gucci
Iceberg
Isabel Marant
Jasmine Di Milo
Jenni Kayne
John Richmond, via nymag.com
Julien Macdonald
L’Wren Scott
Martin Grant
Phi
Rebecca Taylor
Roland Mouret
Rue du Mail, via nymag.com
Temperley London
Threeasfour
Tommy Hilfiger
Vena Cava
Versus, via nymag.com




















Baby Rib pocket frock, at americanapparel.net.
Juicy Couture strapless zip back dress; this and next six at shopbop.com.
Helmut Lang Bondage long sleeve dress.
Young Fabulous & Broke one shoulder dress with pearl chains.
Jenni Kayne lamé mini dress.
Erin Fetherston cap sleeve shift.
Kova & T Anjelica Dress.
Jamison convertible zipper dress. Just zip off the sleeves ~ so cool!
Camilla and Marc Peony lace insert dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Alice + Olivia multi-panel strapless dress.
Balmain Pailette mini dress.
Hervé Léger Vivien cutout bandage dress.
Hike up those hemlines, darlings!
xoxox,
CC
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90 comments:

  1. FASHION SNAGNovember 3, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    I'll always love a little black dress =)

    www.FashionSnag.com

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  2. AnonymousNovember 3, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Love a long sleeved black mini

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  3. www.janetteria.comNovember 3, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    fierce, sex-ay and must have piece! :-)

    Love this selection, CC!

    X♥X♥

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  4. erika soroccoNovember 3, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    Tommy Hilfiger, Iceberg, and the Balmain Pailette Mini Dress. Yes please. Can you believe I don't have an LBD? Obviously I need to go shopping! :)

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  5. KatrinaNovember 3, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    great post, i'd wear almost everything here!



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    katrina

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  6. DianeNovember 3, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    i do love the dresses by juicy couture, erin fetherston, and alice & olivia.

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  7. Jazz VirtueNovember 3, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Classic, classic, lovely :) I love the one with the slashed long sleeves..do you know who it's by? Thanks!

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  8. Jazz VirtueNovember 3, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Ah found it! Sorry, Julien McDonald. His creative director gave my design lecture last week! How coincidental :)

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  9. Dani @ Weddings FreshNovember 3, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    love them all--you are good, girl
    !!!

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  10. Jaime @ laviejaimeNovember 3, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Yay for LBDs :) Can never have too many and I can imagine more of these choices in my closet!

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  11. Closet CravingsNovember 3, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    A girl can never have too many little black dresses. Love Balmain. I wouldn't mind added all of these fabulous ones to my closet. =)

    www.closetcravings.com

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  12. Laura TreveyNovember 3, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    Okay... I am LOVING your illustrations at the top header!!!

    xo Laura

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  13. Chicago Chic November 3, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    I love this post so much, and I can't pick any favorites because these dresses are all amazing!!! ♥

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  14. Make Do StyleNovember 3, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    A girl can never have to many lbds! And boy how I love the Chanel S/S10 one..

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  15. stilettolover91November 3, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Amazing post!!!! I totally agree that the shorter the better!!! Very little black dresses are the best!!! I cannot pick a favorite from any of these as usual because they are all so great!!! Stunning!!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  16. UnknownNovember 3, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    AH THE MINI BLACK DRESS...always in every designer collection and in every wardrobe...

    I love it...I have like...3 mini black dresses.

    xxx

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  17. cupcake♥trashNovember 3, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    I wan them all!

    http://cupcaketrash.blogspot.com

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  18. Jennifer FabulousNovember 3, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    I'm loving these little black dresses! I especially adore that Temperley London one. Very chic!

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  19. Style JusticeNovember 3, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    I love how creative designers get with the LBD! great selection! xx

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  20. Style JusticeNovember 3, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    I love how creative designers get with the LBD! great selection! xx

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  21. KPNovember 3, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    very hot dresses-love them esp. threeasfour. xo

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  22. KeithNovember 3, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    These are amazing. There is nothing quite like a little black dress. They can be so fierce and sexy. Hope you're doing well. Cheers!

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  23. Iva MessyNovember 3, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    OMG!!! AMAZING!! I think I love them ALL ;)

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  24. Maria ConferNovember 3, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous. Black mini dresses are so divine and flirty.

    lululetty.blogspot.com

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  25. SusanNovember 3, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    I wish I had the legs for them :))
    sorry for the lack of comments lately, I have been too busy... :(
    have a lovely day, dearest Carrie, xoxo

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  26. AnonymousNovember 3, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    Love them! John Richmond's black dress... sigh, so beautiful!

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  27. LeahNovember 3, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    So hot and sexy.

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  28. AnonymousNovember 3, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    omg that last dress is GORGEOUS!! xo Mel

    x ws x

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  29. Taylor SterlingNovember 3, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    beautiful LBDs!!

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  30. UnknownNovember 3, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    classic, sexy and versatile. everyone needs.. at least 2.

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  31. UnknownNovember 3, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Show some legs girlies!!! Bring on the M.I.N.I.

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  32. Pop Into My ClosetNovember 3, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    OMG I want them all!
    OXOXOX

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  33. AnonymousNovember 3, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    gorgeous! all of them! one can never have too many black dresses!
    xoxox

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  34. UnknownNovember 3, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    You cant go wrong with a LBD!

    ~ Montreal Fashion Minds ~
    http://montrealfashionminds.blogspot.com

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  35. Michael St. JamesNovember 3, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    I love this look! It's sexy without being vulgar.

    www.bagpoor.com

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  36. Suzanne November 3, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    Love that last Balmain dress!

    xxx

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  37. AlineNovember 3, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    I love the mini...I want each and every one of these!

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  38. Tights LoverNovember 3, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    Love these!

    Can't decide between the Chanel, the Collette Dinnigan, and the Juicy Couture for my favorite, but I guess you can't go wrong.

    Great post, as always, CC. Hope you're having a good day

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  39. Pretty in a Power SuitNovember 3, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Love seeing the new takes on the LBD!
    -Tawney

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  40. meraldiaNovember 3, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    You simply can't go wrong with the LBD!

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  41. SiljesfashionNovember 3, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    I really love the long sleeves like Jamesons, when they are that short. Great for showing of some nice legs!

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  42. BALLET NEWSNovember 3, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    they are all great !

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  43. AuroraNovember 3, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    grrl these are FAB

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  44. HiFashionNovember 3, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    LBD's are always a classic and you can never go wrong with them. I love the Erin Fetherston one!

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  45. AnonymousNovember 3, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Ooh gets me in the mood for the party season:)!!!

    www.thestylestrutter.blogspot.com
    xxx

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  46. STARBOX PRODUCTIONNovember 3, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    just adore them!! LTB is girls best friend!! And one that you picked, are just stunning! :)

    box-of-style

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  47. lorenabrNovember 3, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    It's a must in every closet ;)!!!

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  48. UnknownNovember 3, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    TLBD = timeless elegance! :)

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  49. UnknownNovember 3, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    the chanel is without a doubt my fave!

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  50. missDTMNovember 3, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    i need a new black little dress!!!!!

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  51. chic femmeNovember 3, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    Little black dresses are so sexy. :) I absolutely adore the Chanel one it is fab!!!! :)

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  52. BrigadeiroNovember 3, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    LOVE the versatility of a LBD! :)
    xx

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  53. Petra BellejambesNovember 3, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    Ma belle Carrie. No comment about the LBD - just wanted to say that I really love your new blog illustrations. They really look very much at peace with the person I imagine you to be. Well done.

    OK. I have to say something about the LBD's, I am not made of steel after all...Rue de Mail. Superb.

    a bientot..

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  54. Intrinsically FlorrieNovember 3, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful Dolce & Gabbana. :) I'm getting a D&G LBD soon! *is so excited* The one with a lace section down the front a put on my blog a while back, I believe you pictured it too. I just want to find shoes to go with. =D
    The Fendi is also rather lovely indeed.

    Florrie x

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  55. HRH COLLECTIONNovember 3, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    NOTINGS BETTER THAN A LITLE BLACK DRESS WITH A LITTLE EXTRA FLAIR OF PERSONALITY! LOVE MOST ALL OF THEM~!

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  56. UnknownNovember 3, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    holy moley...these are HOT! I'm loving all the options this winter...and with all the tights that you posted yesterday...I'm officially head over heels.

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  57. Beth ConnollyNovember 3, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Fabulous-especially the Chanel. Still don't get the clogs though.

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  58. Sweety PNovember 3, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    I love all the dresses!

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  59. Pixel Wild ChildNovember 3, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    A girl can never have enough little black dresses!!! lovely collection!

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  60. MNovember 3, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    I have way too many of these, but I still can't get enough of them! However, the blue baseball cap and the red jacket is a styling twist I've never seen before...!

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  61. BrookeNovember 3, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    As always, an amazing collection of LBDs. I love the Fendi.

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  62. Fashion CourtNovember 3, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    i could never own enough LBDs. i actually found a FABULOUS one at ... target tonight. yep!

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  63. ChristenNovember 3, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Very little black dresses, indeed! I would definitely have to wear tights or leggings to feel comfortable in these but they are beautiful nonetheless!

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  64. AlixRoseNovember 4, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    Ok so I was going to say what dress was my favorite but man all of these are so hot. The little black mini - forever awesome!

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  65. AnonymousNovember 4, 2009 at 12:31 AM

    H-O-T baby. I must admit my little black dress days are merely history.

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  66. FashionJazzNovember 4, 2009 at 1:54 AM

    Oooh u cant go wrong with the little black dress!! I luv all of these and the shoes are all stunning!!! I want!! I have given you something on my blog, check my latest post : )

    J xx

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  67. Rachel FollettNovember 4, 2009 at 3:18 AM

    Everyone needs at least one little black dress! Love your picks!

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  68. B a la ModaNovember 4, 2009 at 3:48 AM

    I love all the versions. I see little black dresses all the time and can you believe I don´t have a proper one?

    xoxo
    B* a la Moda

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  69. OmNomNomNovember 4, 2009 at 4:32 AM

    i love little black dress! :D

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  70. AnonymousNovember 4, 2009 at 4:50 AM

    I missed a few of your posts Carrie! It is finally, finally getting fall like around here, but I am so homesick and pining for my home town NYC!

    As for your fab post with what entails when we wear a "little black dress" is mere chicness, sexiness and fabulousness... a little black dress is so chic that it is understated.

    I guess I love the color black..

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  71. michelle_November 4, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    honestly, i kinda collect LBDs . i have "mini closet" of them . haha . from simple to formal ones for wedding party .. ahha ..
    im currently finding the perfect slashed out LBDs and you happen you give perfect ideas for the slashed ones !

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  72. C.November 4, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    I love love love the very little black dress! I'm currently searching for the perfect one! Love the runways pictures, Carrie.

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  73. MNovember 4, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    I love the LBD!
    Xoxo
    M

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  74. AnonymousNovember 4, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    Love it! especially the ones with the cut outs, really cool

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  75. AnonymousNovember 4, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Amazing choices !
    My fave is the Lanvin one !!

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  76. LynnNovember 4, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Yes! An item everyone should have! Love them. Great blog you have

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  77. Timeless Fashion...November 4, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    That little black dress by Gucci is on my wishlist :)

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  78. Frock Around the ClockNovember 4, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Love all the unusual takes on the classic LBD! Keeps it fresh and interesting :) x

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  79. nooneNovember 4, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    I love short dresses! I can never have too many :D

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  80. daisychainNovember 4, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    so chic, these are fab

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  81. AnikaNovember 4, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Ooooh. LBDs. I love them. The more the merrier I say :)

    And my faves: the Balmain, the Elie Saab, Emanuel Ungaro, Rue du Mail.

    Thank you for sharing. I'm inspired :D

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  82. AnonymousNovember 4, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    SUCH a classic and knockout piece in everyone's closet
    and i love the way you pushed it to a new level, each dress is more perfect than the next
    thanks for sharing darling!
    and thanks for the sweet comments

    -cma
    check out my blog @
    cosmicaroline.blogspot.com

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  83. UnknownNovember 4, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    forgot to mention i like your new header.

    but some of us aren't built like these women... some of these are serious sh:t. thanks for putting them all here for my inspiration.

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  84. Lady ThirtyNovember 4, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    very short dresses, but I love them!

    xoxo
    lady thirty

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  85. joannappleNovember 4, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    black dress- essential, very little- so sexy :) love them all, although the one with broad shoulder seems to be my favourite now

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  86. AnonymousNovember 4, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    love them all! especially the ones with cutouts

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  87. WendyBNovember 5, 2009 at 2:22 AM

    I guess it's time for me to whip out my too-short vintage Leger again: http://wendybrandes.com/blog/2007/11/dressing-for-all-kings-men/

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  88. MizzJNovember 5, 2009 at 3:01 AM

    Awesome post CC! Such a classic staple that never gets old. My favourites are the first Balmain for its sheer badassedness, and the Tommy Hilfiger for its sophisticated minimalism.

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  89. mariemaudNovember 5, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    I fancy the Dolce & Gabbana one, something so flawless about it :D must be the shape but not only ! Love

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  90. FashionstyleNovember 5, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    So sexy !!

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