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Though Chanel certainly deserves credit for drawing a historic line in the sand with the "Ford," it seems that the Little Black Dress would not have been accepted so widely and with such speed if Banton had not included it in his costumes for Clara

The zipper detail gives the dress a cleaner fit, and the midi length makes it easy to wear with sandals, flats, or low heels

A curiosity: the inspiration for Ekberg's dress was the model signed by Jean Louis for Rita Hayworth in Gilda, which in turn was an homage to the one in John Singer Sargent's Portrait of Madam X

Here is your next little black dress - introducing the Black V Neck Flutter Sleeve Dress

Perfect for family gatherings or casual coffee dates, this dress can be transformed with a crossbody bag and minimal jewellery for an understated yet put-together appearance

In warmer seasons, go for sunglasses and straw bags instead