As we get closer to the first day of spring, it is imperative that we prepare ourselves and our closets for the inevitable. Even though it seems like the snow will never make a departure from the midwest – it happens every year, so hopefully we can count on that. This week we are going to talk about the items on your basic wardrobe checklist. First up…THE LBD, that’s right – the all important Little Black Dress!

Fashion trends come and go and hemlines move up and down, but the little black dress will always be stylish. In the words of the great designer Karl Lagerfield, “One is never over or underdressed with a little black dress.”

Sexy, glamorous and timeless, the little black dress is one of the most essential items in any woman’s wardrobe. Due to its versatility and slimming effect, it will flatter a woman’s figure and still allow her to demonstrate her personality through accessories which are updated every season. Teem it with shoes in the colors of the season or silver and gold, rather than just plain black.