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By In Celebration of the Little Black Dress!
The little black dress is a time-tested classic. What other wardrobe staple can take you from office to cocktail hour to super-formal soiree without missing a beat?In honor of Paducah Symphony’s Saturday, November 15 Little Black Dress Ball, we’re celebrating the LBD in all its versatile glory. Watch as we transform one little black dress into four different, devastatingly darling styles with model Ashley Wright, executive director, The United Way of Paducah-McCracken County.
Photography by Jeff Nash; fashions by Cassitys' and Lela's Boutique!
Work Day WonderOur featured dress is the same Muse black sheath that model Ashley (Charlotte) Wright wore in the Sex, Sushi & the City fashion shows. It's from Lela’s Boutique. The addition of a great jacket makes for the easiest transformation from simple sheath to career chic.
Muse black sheath with twisted collar front and exposed zipper detail back, Lela’s Boutique. Red and white houndstooth jacket with three quarter length sleeve, Rafaella at Lela’s Boutique. Black leather clutch by Hobo, Cassity’s.
Gorgeous GreyGrey is the new black lite — and it makes this jacket a perfect pairing to the LBD. Add some pop with a salmon scarf and you're ready for dinner and drinks on the town.
Luli grey wool jacket with pleated balloon sleeves and Putumayo basket weave rayon scarf, Lela’s Boutique.
Lovely LayersAdd a touch of the unexpected by layering the little black dress with leggings and an apple green knit hoodie. Throw on some funky ankle boots are you’re all set for a day of running errands and lunch with the gals.
Nubby leggings, Putumayo hoodie and Mary Frances suede bag with hand embellishments, Lela’s Boutique.
Effortless EleganceYou can never go wrong with black on black. It’s all about shape as we top the LBD with this sequined sweater to style a stunning silhouette for that fabulous formal event — the Little Black Dress Ball!
Sisters sequin embellished sweater with bell sleeve, Lela’s Boutique.
Accessorize Yourself for More LooksThe difference is in the details! Here are four more bonus looks with the simple addition of accessories.
Pearl Perfection
Pearls are, of course, the perfect pairing for the LBD. Use one simple strand or pile 'em on — the sky’s the limit!
Cultured and cotton pearls in a variety of styles and lengths by designers Joia De Marjorca, Lauren Bell and others, Cassity’s.
Rock Him Red!A new study says that men find red on a woman sexy. That's not really news to us ladies, but we can have fun testing the theory in this stunning piece by a local artisan.
Red turquoise choker and matching earrings, Jewelry by Kim at Lela’s Boutique.
Tattooed TemptationRelax, this won’t hurt a bit. Show your wild side with this tattoo print scarf that’s oh-so-hot with the Hollywood set and fun colorful earrings.
Ed Hardy by Christian Audilier scarf, Cassity’s. Hoop earrings with multi-color glass beads, Jewelry by Kim at Lela’s Boutique.
Glorious GoldCalling your inner queen: Make like a modern day Cleopatra in these glam gold accessories.
Anna Beck 18K gold over sterling cuffs, Robin Haley gold over sterling bronze disc ring and Sandy Durther Designs convertible hammered disk belt/necklace, all at Cassity’s.
