A black dress has to earn its place, because everyone already owns one. Ours each do something specific: a square neck, an open back, a halter, a bias slip. Made in limited runs, in sizes XXS to XXL.
4 pieces
Choosing the right black dress
Pick by neckline first, because that is what people see. Then check where the waist sits and where the hem lands. Those three decisions matter more than the fabric or the price.
Keeping black black
Wash cold, inside out, and as rarely as you can get away with. Dry away from sun. Black fades from heat and light far more than from wear.
Dressing one up and down
The same dress goes to a wedding with an earring and a heel, and to lunch with a knit over the shoulders and a flat. That is the whole argument for buying a good one.
