and the Little Black Dress

Last year I devoured Karen Karbo’s the Gospel According to Coco Chanel and it got me thinking on all things Chanel, specifically the LBD and how this acronym became synonymous with stye, grace, and timelessness.

It wasn’t until I started reading Karbo’s book I realized I didn’t have this iconic three letter acronym in my closet. On my quest to Marie Kondo my soul I had gotten rid of two little black dresses that I adored but just didn’t fit me properly anymore.

Not having a LBD actually stressed me out. I had gone on for so long without one. I started looking through old photos with my dresses and felt a tinge of regret for sending them to ThredUp. I wasn’t exactly sure how I would go about picking out the right, new, little black dress.

As always I turned to eBay. Originally I lusted the heartbreaker New Jeanne Two Wrap Dress (I still do) but the price tag made me hold off. So I continued searching eBay until I saw a sleeveless black v-neck wrap dress by DVF. Something about it just felt like it was meant for me.

When I first tried on this dress I was hesitant. I have a tendency to always buy things that accentuate my petite frame but this dress is draped in a certain way where I feel like it doesn’t overtly accentuate my frame while still accentuating it.

One of my favorite parts about a LBD is the ability to accessorize with it. I don't normally wear much jewelry but I couldn't help but put on a few gifts. I have a simple Dogeared Lives a Maze necklace on and I'm wearing my Kate Spade On Pointe Swan ring and my Take the Cake Swan Pave ring, gifts from my friends. Although both rings are out of season  I linked a couple Kate Spade rings I liked that are currently in store now.

Since this is my first official summer post I wanted to add a little wishlist into this post of clothing that I've been craving from Anthropologie, J. Crew, and Shein.

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Overall this LBD is beautiful, comfy, and luxurious. This style, Diane Von Furstenberg Annika Wrap Dress also comes in a lovely shade of blue and green. I would also wear this dress with my leopard print coat.

Tell me about your LBD, how do you style it? How did you find it? What's on your summer wishlist?

Wearing: Dress - Diane von Furstenberg (old), shoes - Harajuku Lovers (old), rings - Kate Spade, necklace - Dogeared, watch - Marc by Marc Jacobs, nails - O.P.I. Show Us Your Tips

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