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Tights with a black dress: choose coverage, then check the fit
Choose coverage first, then compare the hosiery with your shoes and dress in movement.
Guides to the little black dress
Every good wardrobe starts with one black dress.
Independent guides on how to choose a little black dress that fits, how to style it for the office, dinner or a wedding, and how to keep it black for years.
Find your starting point in one minute
Answer three questions about the look, the occasion and the fabric you need. The fit finder explains which cut and fabric to try first.
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Dress lining showing below the hem: check before cutting
Find the cause of an exposed lining before shortening the wrong layer.
Style
Why does black velvet look lighter from some angles?
A changing highlight and a persistent mark need different evidence. Compare one area before choosing a treatment.
Style
Dress hanger loops vs bra strap holders: which is which?
An inside snap is a clue, not proof of a bra keeper. Check its intended counterpart.
Care
Dress neckline facing flips out: what to check
Identify the attached layer before pressing, trimming or buying an underlayer.
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Shoes and beauty
Shoes, makeup and finishing touches that make a black dress work for a specific occasion.