By Angelica Koinis, co-founder & Executive Director of Très Chic Styling
Why is the Little Black Dress such a perennial?
It’s a classic, and it’s flattering on everyone. It’s also an incredible cultural phenomenon. Think about all the images we have in our minds of stylish women in a little black dress: Coco Chanel (who popularized the LBD), Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly, anyone in anything by Herve Leger.
Herve Leger - Fall-Winter 2012/13
Why do you love the Little Black Dress?
My mother and grandmother wore them, and each had a distinct style. Black dresses are really a blank canvas — you make of them what you will.
So it’s not just for minimalists?
It’s for everyone. Minimalists can keep it streamlined and spare in all black. If you like it bolder, think about a dress with lace or sequins and then pile on the costume jewelry and a statement shoe.
How do you wear it?
I like a ladylike silhouette — nipped waist and slim fit. For cocktails, I pair our Karen Millen Peblum dress with my favorite TCS ring and a ever green Black patent pump. Depending on my mood and where I’m going, I mix up the shoes and jewelry and go with either opaque black tights or bare legs.
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Angelica Koinis: Co-Founder and Executive Director of Très Chic Styling.
Angelica’s background in International Marketing along with extensive travel all over the world from Japan to Italy to Russia to Greece, has developed into a seasoned ability to bring a sophisticated, International fashion style to Montréal.
Globe Trotting around the world for over 15 years, has also afforded Angelica a deep understanding of various women’s needs, and the ability to design a hospitable private, environment at Tres Chic Styling that helps clients enjoy an attentive fulfilling and unique shopping experience.