There is something about this time of year that gets me all-a-flutter about the party season. And I turn to the quintessential little black dress. Is this iconic item of clothing a must in every woman's wardrobe? I love the drama of it, captured in these wonderful images of some of my favourite ladies. It's no wonder we feel we fall short when compared to media images - so much beauty it makes my heart hurt.
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| Kate Moss | 
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| ...lace dress by Prada... | 
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| Emily Blunt getting the accessories right... | 
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| Gisele in Harper's Bazaar | 
| Kate Hudson | 
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| by Olivia Graham | 
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| Anne Hathaway | 
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| Penelope Cruz...can't even see the dress but you know it's going to be black and little... | 
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| Olivia P | 
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| Gwyneth Paltrow | 
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| Helena Christensen | 
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| Angelina Jolie | 
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| Or break tradition and go tuxedo like Kirsten Scott-Thomas... | 












