The 1926 garment would go on to become a fashion staple, so well-known that it is often referred to simply by the acronym LBD. Its a mythic origin story, Georgina Ripley, a curator of modern and contemporary design at the National Museum of Scotland, tells BBC News Pauline McLean
For example, if the event is black tie optional and you don't want to rent a tuxedo, you can instead wear a dark business suit with a plain white shirt and a very reserved necktie
Designed with luxurious satin fabric, the dress hugs the body comfortably, providing both a sleek look and a sense of movement
102Dc(108,114) R19: Ch2, Turn, Work a Dc into the first 8(9,9)Sts, Work a Dc into the Puff Stitch, [Puff Stitch, CCh, Ch1, Puff Stitch, CCh] into the Ch space, Skip the Puff Stitch and Work a Dc into the CCh