In an accompanying book to the exhibition, Little Black Dress: A Radical Fashion, Georgina Ripley suggests it's down to the Royals
Put it all together, and youve got an outfit thats perfect for coffee dates, casual Fridays, or just about any day you want to feel fabulous without trying too hard
* The best thing really about wearing an LBD in summer is the blank canvas you have to style it a million ways for a gazillion occasions resorting to jewellery, red lips, nude lips, no makeup, heels, flats, big bags, clutches, up-dos, dishevelled hair, posh, effortless, boho chic
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Repeating materials such as linen or bamboo in different rooms helps to create harmony throughout your home
And if you want, you can make it up to a week in advance