This is the dress code for some of lifes fanciest events formal weddings as groom attire, galas, balls, even the Oscars
At 17, he won a prize in a competition for the Wool Secretariat for a little black cocktail dress and, not long afterwards, the then editor of French Vogue introduced him to Christian Dior for whom he went to work at the height of his fame and the omnipotence of the New Look
During World War II, the style continued in part due to widespread rationing of textiles, and in part as a common uniform (accessorized for businesswear) for civilian women entering the workforce
Pre-shrunk and runs true to size
Real Weddings / A Timeless Garden Wedding at Davis Islands Garden Club in Tampa, Florida prev next Each bridesmaid wore a different styled black cocktail-length dress for the wedding