Little black dress

18 December 2012

Finally I have a little black dress again. I know… I have too much black in my winter wardrobe, but come on, a little black dress should be in every woman’s wardrobe.

You will get bored with this dress as you are going to see it a lot. Dressed with a cardigan, with a jacket, with big necklaces etc. And you will see failures too, but not this time. Today my LBD is in full glory.

I had it custom-made as I do not have a ready-to-wear figure, unlike what most of you think. And a little black dress has to be cut perfectly. My seamstress made this miracle work. You would think I have hips and a bum, haha. LOL
The dress comes with a separate peplum. A loose piece. Isn’t that clever? Thought of it myself and I am very proud of that. It is not often I have these great ideas.

The earrings are for the colour near my face as black is definitely NOT my colour, however much as I like it.

Above with peplum, below without.

Do you see the shoe clip on the above photo right? Is by Heels Diva Shoe Accessories. You can order them online. They have feathers, bling bling, simple bows … you name it. Most of them can be clipped on the front of the shoe and on the side. The feathers I have are really just for on the side. Detail below.

Until the day after tomorrow.
Greetje

42 responses to “Little black dress”

Marianne van den Berg

February 23, 2019 at 10:19 pm

What a great idea that peplum you have had made. It gives a totally different look , and the colour of your earrings matches your shoe accessoiries. I am sure you can make endless kinds of variations with this dress, especially because it fits so well. I am looking forward to all the combinatios your are going to make. By the way this is the perfect dress for the new challenge.

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1. No fear of fashion
  
  February 24, 2019 at 3:05 am
  
  Yes I thought of the challenge at 40plusstyle.com as well. But there is little effort in this combination, so I am hesitating.
  
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Nanne

February 23, 2019 at 10:19 pm

Oh, this is perfection! And what a great idea with the loose peplum, it makes the dress so much more versatile. You know that I’m a bit reluctant to wear black, but of course I do have a couple of LBDs in my closet, couldn’t do without them! The shoe clips are cool, very you:)

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1. No fear of fashion
  
  February 24, 2019 at 3:05 am
  
  Thanks, I am really pleased with it myself. It is very comfortable as well and does not crease either. You have to love good material.I will show this dress with colour at the top a few more times, which makes the dress like a blanc canvas.
  
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Heather Fonseca

February 23, 2019 at 10:19 pm

Now that is a beautiful dress. So elegant! You could wear it anywhere. The peplum is brilliant. As for black, I wear a lot f it in winter too. I find it cozy and reassuring.

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1. No fear of fashion
  
  February 24, 2019 at 3:05 am
  
  I used to own such a LBD but grew out of it (…). Missed it ever since. Such an easy piece in your wardrobe.
  
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Anonymous

February 23, 2019 at 10:19 pm

Perfect! I am so happy for you! Every woman should be as fortunate to have a little black dress made just for her. And the peplum is brilliant. You are gorgeous.USA Suzanne

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1. No fear of fashion
  
  February 24, 2019 at 3:05 am
  
  Love you.
  
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RedTagChicLosAngeles

February 23, 2019 at 10:19 pm

Awwww this is the LBD I’ve been waiting for….you surely rock it my dear & those FAB shoes nailed the look!REBECCA http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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1. No fear of fashion
  
  February 24, 2019 at 3:05 am
  
  Do you want the address of my seamstress? A bit difficult with fitting but you could see it as a bonus on a trip to Amsterdam. LOL
  
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The Style Crone

February 23, 2019 at 10:19 pm

The LBD is a perfect fit and you wear it with elegance. I am a lover of peplums, so I think your idea is brilliant, to add or subtract as you desire. And the feather shoe clips are such a great addition, flashing a touch of color. I love black too, and expect that I will continue to do so.

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1. No fear of fashion
  
  February 24, 2019 at 3:05 am
  
  Nice to receive such compliments from a stylish lady.
  
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katty

February 23, 2019 at 10:19 pm

So clever to have a peplum you can take off! Love the clip-on on the shoe, too. I agree you need more colour close to your face, but that black dress looks pretty on you anyway

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1. No fear of fashion
  
  February 24, 2019 at 3:05 am
  
  Thank you Katty. You are going to see more combinations with this dress in the near future.
  
  Reply
No fear of fashion

February 23, 2019 at 10:19 pm

I have a combination that you both like, Anja and Sylvia. How about that!Thank you for the big compliments.

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sylvia @ 40PlusStyle

February 23, 2019 at 10:19 pm

Perfect Greetje. Both combinations. So clever of you to have the peplum separate. You know how much I love versatility and good design!

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Tanguera/Anja

February 23, 2019 at 10:19 pm

Just utter perfection. Really!!!!

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Aileen

February 23, 2019 at 10:19 pm

What a perfect fit. This is a wonderful little black dress and would be great for lots of different occasions. Black isn’t my colour either, but I’ve been to a fashion advisor who suggested a black dress for me. When I tried it on I loved it, so now we are both in love with black. Who cares if they say we shouldn’t wear black. Wise women never go with the flow and do what they are told……….right?

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1. No fear of fashion
  
  February 24, 2019 at 3:05 am
  
  Right. Never did either. LOLI do try to add some colour though. Got lots of compliments on the dress in the office as well, so it cannot be too bad.
  
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josep-maria badia

February 23, 2019 at 10:19 pm

I love this dress and this look. You are very smart and attractive with it. The dress you feel great and beautiful. I have not sure if I like it more with peplum or not. I love the classic choice, but added, but I think your figure appreciates the added. This is a topic that worries you, I know, but I think the simple option also you look great. I love your earrings, this tear brightens colored outfit. The addition of the shoe can be useful for parties or special events, not for everyday use, would be excessive, I think. A great proposal, I like. much. Congratulates your dressmaker, is an artist!

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1. No fear of fashion
  
  February 24, 2019 at 3:05 am
  
  Totally agree on everything you say.
  
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RedTagChicLosAngeles

December 21, 2012 at 6:08 pm

Awwww this is the LBD I’ve been waiting for….you surely rock it my dear & those FAB shoes nailed the look!REBECCA http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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1. No fear of fashion
  
  December 21, 2012 at 9:03 pm
  
  Do you want the address of my seamstress? A bit difficult with fitting but you could see it as a bonus on a trip to Amsterdam. LOL
  
  Reply
Heather Fonseca

December 20, 2012 at 7:58 am

Now that is a beautiful dress. So elegant! You could wear it anywhere. The peplum is brilliant. As for black, I wear a lot f it in winter too. I find it cozy and reassuring.

Reply
1. No fear of fashion
  
  December 20, 2012 at 9:10 pm
  
  I used to own such a LBD but grew out of it (…). Missed it ever since. Such an easy piece in your wardrobe.
  
  Reply
No fear of fashion

December 19, 2012 at 8:37 pm

I have a combination that you both like, Anja and Sylvia. How about that!Thank you for the big compliments.

Reply
sylvia @ 40PlusStyle

December 19, 2012 at 6:42 pm

Perfect Greetje. Both combinations. So clever of you to have the peplum separate. You know how much I love versatility and good design!

Reply
Tanguera/Anja

December 19, 2012 at 5:55 pm

Just utter perfection. Really!!!!

Reply
Nanne

December 19, 2012 at 12:32 pm

Oh, this is perfection! And what a great idea with the loose peplum, it makes the dress so much more versatile. You know that I’m a bit reluctant to wear black, but of course I do have a couple of LBDs in my closet, couldn’t do without them! The shoe clips are cool, very you:)

Reply
1. No fear of fashion
  
  December 19, 2012 at 12:49 pm
  
  Thanks, I am really pleased with it myself. It is very comfortable as well and does not crease either. You have to love good material.I will show this dress with colour at the top a few more times, which makes the dress like a blanc canvas.
  
  Reply
The Style Crone

December 19, 2012 at 6:45 am

The LBD is a perfect fit and you wear it with elegance. I am a lover of peplums, so I think your idea is brilliant, to add or subtract as you desire. And the feather shoe clips are such a great addition, flashing a touch of color. I love black too, and expect that I will continue to do so.

Reply
1. No fear of fashion
  
  December 19, 2012 at 9:23 am
  
  Nice to receive such compliments from a stylish lady.
  
  Reply
Anonymous

December 19, 2012 at 1:37 am

Perfect! I am so happy for you! Every woman should be as fortunate to have a little black dress made just for her. And the peplum is brilliant. You are gorgeous.USA Suzanne

Reply
1. No fear of fashion
  
  December 19, 2012 at 9:22 am
  
  Love you.
  
  Reply
josep-maria badia

December 18, 2012 at 11:57 pm

I love this dress and this look. You are very smart and attractive with it. The dress you feel great and beautiful. I have not sure if I like it more with peplum or not. I love the classic choice, but added, but I think your figure appreciates the added. This is a topic that worries you, I know, but I think the simple option also you look great. I love your earrings, this tear brightens colored outfit. The addition of the shoe can be useful for parties or special events, not for everyday use, would be excessive, I think. A great proposal, I like. much. Congratulates your dressmaker, is an artist!

Reply
1. No fear of fashion
  
  December 19, 2012 at 9:22 am
  
  Totally agree on everything you say.
  
  Reply
Marianne van den Berg

December 18, 2012 at 9:47 pm

What a great idea that peplum you have had made. It gives a totally different look , and the colour of your earrings matches your shoe accessoiries. I am sure you can make endless kinds of variations with this dress, especially because it fits so well. I am looking forward to all the combinatios your are going to make. By the way this is the perfect dress for the new challenge.

Reply
1. No fear of fashion
  
  December 19, 2012 at 9:21 am
  
  Yes I thought of the challenge at 40plusstyle.com as well. But there is little effort in this combination, so I am hesitating.
  
  Reply
katty

December 18, 2012 at 9:33 pm

So clever to have a peplum you can take off! Love the clip-on on the shoe, too. I agree you need more colour close to your face, but that black dress looks pretty on you anyway

Reply
1. No fear of fashion
  
  December 19, 2012 at 9:19 am
  
  Thank you Katty. You are going to see more combinations with this dress in the near future.
  
  Reply
Aileen

December 18, 2012 at 8:20 pm

What a perfect fit. This is a wonderful little black dress and would be great for lots of different occasions. Black isn’t my colour either, but I’ve been to a fashion advisor who suggested a black dress for me. When I tried it on I loved it, so now we are both in love with black. Who cares if they say we shouldn’t wear black. Wise women never go with the flow and do what they are told……….right?

Reply
1. No fear of fashion
  
  December 19, 2012 at 9:18 am
  
  Right. Never did either. LOLI do try to add some colour though. Got lots of compliments on the dress in the office as well, so it cannot be too bad.
  
  Reply

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