IN SEARCH OF THE ELUSIVE LITTLE BLACK DRESS IN PARK SLOPE
When Coco Chanel designed her little back dress in 1926, Vogue predicted it would become a sort of uniform for all women of taste and it did. An article in Style.com writes that “a perfect little black dress is timeless; what it lacks it up-to-the-minute trendiness, it makes up for in classic elegance”.
It's a new year, and with Valentine's Day just around the corner, tis’ the season to be glamorous. Park Slope shops have geared up for the season by stocking up on various eclectic interpretations of the classic. At Neda (413A Seventh Avenue 718-965-0990), The Miracle Dress by Butter has also been coined by customers as the “Lucky Dress”, “The Magic Dress”, “The Revenge Dress”, need I say more? This dress can be wrapped in over a dozen different ways for a different look every time you wear it! Shape this dress to wear cap-sleeved, butterfly sleeved, strapless, and even as a skirt! While you’re there be sure to take advantage of the Neda’s great fashion advice. At Diana Kane (229-B Fifth Avenue 718-638-6520),Velvet brand, black jersey dresses form sexy and complimentary sillohuettes. At Bird (430 Seventh Avenue 718-768-4940), a store managed by a former buyer for Barneys, be on the lookout for the subtly funky, black, roomy A-line dress that’s on display. It’s a real charmer. At Otto (354 Seventh Avenue 718-788-6627), an unadorned, black sleeveless, shift dress is simple yet chic. At Kiwi (119 Seventh Avenue 718-622-5551), a sophisticated collection by Christin Alcalay includes a cap sleeve, pleeted black dress with a knotted belt. Her styles are classic with a quirky twist. A modern version of a 1940’s dress. And finally, for the true classic “little black cocktail dresses” swing down to (331 Fifth Avenue 718-832-3225) and visit Serene Rose. There you will find the tried and true designers customarily found in NYC department stores like ABS and Max Studio. Happy Shopping! Here's hoping the spirit of Coco Channel is with you on your quest.
