Paint the town black

‘Tis the season to party, so one can’t help but get stressed about what to wear to all the Metro merry-makings. Whether going to a dinner party for a balikbayan friend or attending a fabulous store opening, a cocktail party or watching a concert in a hotel, a classic favorite has always been the savior to a what-to-wear crisis – the little black dress.

The little black dress is one item that suits just about any body shape. Narrow shoulders? Go for haltered top cuts. Pear shaped? Off-shoulder style and A-line silhouettes are the keys to balance the hips. Are you conscious about having a small chest? Deep V-neck cuts and frilly necklines work! Short-legged? How short can you go, baby? There is always a style sure to keep you in party mode.

Accessorize your L.B.D. (little black dress); it’s another way to keep your dress updated. Don’t want to spend on a new dress? Grab your L.B.D. and add multi-strand pearls as a necklace and mix it with glass beads – think of a modern-day Holly Golightly. Choose colorful shoes and bags to add punch to a dark outfit or better yet, grab your grandma’s vintage glittery clutch for a sparkly evening.

Remember that the L.B.D. is like your canvas, all you need is a touch of color, glitter and texture for it to come to life. Put on your stilettos and spritz on your fave perfume, it’s time to party!

(For more of your inquiries and suggestions, e-mail me at jenniepperson@hotmail.com)