Women in Black

There was a time when women were considered delicate creatures, and the way they walked, spoke or dressed were all dictated by this sensibility of the society. Thus the Victorian ladies wore white lace gowns and blue brocade dresses - the colors that were considered womanly. Black was the color for widows. Only the older and more powerful woman dared flaunt black in those times.Even today, in literature and theatre, the powerful and dangerous female characters wear black. From Charlie's Angels to Cat Woman, all superwoman icons of this decade are shown wearing black. Moreover, women definitely look much better than men in black.The choice of women's black dress is more varied and versatile then men. As Red Carpet occasions show repeatedly that there is no dearth to what you can do with black. From Liz Hurley's sizzling safety pinned black gown that launched her career to Julia Robert's elegant halter neck creation, which she wore to her first Oscar, black dresses are at the top of all time fashion for woman.The little black dress of course has reached iconic status. A fashion trend that never goes out of fashion. It's the fashion essential that all fashion gurus insist you should have in your wardrobe. It's the one dress that all women want to wear and flaunt. The little black dress has come to stand for not just fashion but a cultural phenomenon. The little black dress has allowed women to break free of the "delicate" mindset and go boldly forward in society.In the business world, black pantsuits are considered power dressing for woman. But when it comes to formal dinners that business women attend, it's the eternal black cocktail gown that rules the trend. Black, Blue and Grey are the corporate colors of today. However, a black cocktail gown makes a better fashion statement for young professional woman than any other color.When it comes to sexy dresses, pink, yellow and white are colors that say feminine and cute. A sexy black dress says hot, sexy and confident, because any one wearing it is definitely getting some attention. A black lace dress is a blend of feminine frills of lace and the confidence of black. A black short dress can turn on the heat anywhere and not just in the bedroom.Wrap dresses specially in bright colors and hues are a summer favorite. But turn it into a black wrap dress and it is ready to take you to a party any time of the year. The soft and lightweight fabric that are generally used for wrap dresses tend to give a soft and breezy feel to the dress. A black wrap dress on the other hand is an extremely sexy dress and gives the wearer a curvier look. You may not look twice at a woman wearing a floral wrap dress in a crowd, but a black wrap dress will stand out immediately, such is the power of the color.With the right fit and design, a black dress looks good on almost every one. Interestingly, the halter black dress that we so often see on the red carpet can look equally gorgeous on even plus size woman. As long as the upper body is shapely enough, the halter neck design will enhance the sexy shapes and curves of any woman.Colors are cruel to woman. Not all shades are right for all skin tones and build. However much good it looks in the dress shop mannequin, stunning claret and sapphire blue is not for everyone to wear. Many women browse through fashion magazines hoping to pick out fashion trends. Most often, the dresses featured are available in multiple colors and without wearing and trying them out, it becomes difficult to choose the right color. Women's black dresses on the other hand are roaring popular because black makes all women look good.