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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Jo Jones and Helen Seamons

Key fashion trends of the season: Little Black Dresses

Key trends: LBDs: Lace dress and corset
Lace dress and corset underneath, both from a selection
From bottegaveneta.co.uk
Tights, £6
from marksandspencers.com
Shoes, from a selection
From gucci.com
Where would a girl be without the essential LBD in her wardrobe? Bottega Veneta's finale led the way for the party seasons favourite look

Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons
Photographer: Kevin Foord
Model: Jessiann at Models 1
Hair and Make-up: Juliana Sergot
Photograph: Kevin Foord
Key trends: LBDs: Dress
Dress, £120
The twist effect on this dress is terribly flattering for a large bust and will distract from a tummy that has overdone it on the Christmas pudding
From reissonline.com
Photograph: Jamie Laing/PR
Key trends: LBDs: Dress
Dress, £60
Black doesn't have to mean plain. Look for a texture or detail that makes the look, like the macrame detail does here. Team with a patent red heel to finish the look
From topshop.com
Photograph: PR
Key trends: LBDs: Dress
Dress, £50
The prize to the most reprised catwalk dress has to go to Stella McCartney's polka dot number. EVERYONE has paid homage. We love this Oasis version, not least because it has sleeves
From oasis-stores.com
Photograph: PR
Key trends: LBDs: Dress
Dress, £75
The embellished Peter Pan collar and cuffs gives a little twist to a classic dress. The perfect look to dance in the new year!
From missselfridge.com
Photograph: PR
Key trends: LBDs: Dress
Dress, £330
This dress is a little more expensive but the delicate lace is simply stunning. Wear on its own or under a tuxedo jacket for a classic YSL look
From jaeger.co.uk
Photograph: PR
Key trends: LBDs: Dress
Dress, £150
A simple classic with the added bonus of sleeves for those of us that favour a covered arm. Use sparkly accessories to complete the look
By Mary Portas from houseoffraser.co.uk
Photograph: PR
Key trends: LBDs: Dress
Dress, £135
The gold flame detailing gives this LBD added glamour. Finish the look with high court shoes and a clutch
By Biba from houseoffraser.co.uk
Photograph: PR
Key trends: LBDs: Dress
Dress, £59.99
You can't have an LBD top ten and not include a sequin number. This Zara one has a nice tulle backing that peeps out at the hem
From zara.com
Photograph: PR
Key trends: LBDs: Dress
Dress, £59
We love this jewel scattered chiffon dress. Keep your jewellery minimal and opt for your old faithful black heels and you are ready to hit the dancefloor
From missselfridge.com
Photograph: PR
Key trends: LBDs: Dress
Dress, £65
This LBD not only has a 30s feel about it, which is very on trend for spring/summer 2012, it also has a vintage touch. We think this is a perfect cocktail dress
From warehouse.co.uk
Photograph: PR
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