4 Reasons Why You Need A Little Black Cocktail Dress

If your wardrobe is in that place between college-student staples and a beginning collection of career separates, you're probably thinking of ways to amp it up without too much financial commitment. That's where the quintessential little black dress comes in. Following are four reasons why you should have at least one little black cocktail dress hanging in your closet.

You're an Adult

Sophisticated functions attended by adults require proper clothing. Whether it's the opera, a holiday gala, or a banquet in honor of your parent's wedding anniversary, you need something in your closet that works for a variety of grownup functions. The little black dress can go from casually formal to full-on black tie depending on how you choose to accessorize. It'll give you something to fall back on for those times when you've got a calendar full of social events and nothing to wear.

You've Got a Romantic Dinner Date

If you've got a dinner date after work and your schedule doesn't allow for rushing home to change into something appropriate for candlelight and wine, put on your little black dress, add a blazer, and you're ready for business. After work, slip the blazer off and slip a silky wrap over your shoulders, spritz on something heavenly, touch up your makeup, tousle your hair, and hello instant bombshell.

You're Fabulous

Fabulous women wear little black dresses. The key to successful evening dressing is that no one can quite remember the details of the dress you were wearing, but people remain smitten with the overall impression of fabulousness you left in your wake long after the party ended. You can wear the same little black dress to different events for this very reason -- you can mix it up with accessories and jewelry to the extent that it will seem as if you've never worn the same thing twice. Little black dresses also work for both casual and dressy occasions depending on how they're accessorized.

You've Got Pearls and Diamonds

Nothing sets off seriously classic jewelry better than a little black cocktail dress. Pearls and diamonds in particular pair well with this classic wardrobe staple. The beauty of the little black dress is that it provides an ideal canvas for showcasing lustrous pearls, sparkling diamonds, and jewelry crafted with precious stones such as emeralds and rubies. Never pair a little black dress with typical fashion jewelry -- save it for when the situation requires serious glamour.