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In the 1920s and around the time of the First World War, the hue began to become a central colour in everyday wardrobes thanks to the likes of Coco Chanel popularising the Little Black Dress

(Most guides define it as relaxed elegance.) Then we decided we couldnt afford to dress like that and just wore regular dresses. It was a Connecticut casual engagement party invite that stumped Ruth Tam, a 28-year-old journalist in Washington, DC

now just $6.86!) / tights: c/o hanes hoisery (2011

Sleeves: Sheer Cape Sleeves / Flowing Long Sleeves

That order saves you from buying a gorgeous black dress that only works for a wedding you are not attending