(Photo via: Dresses)

I'm sure we all have different points of view regarding simplicity and elegance. Though surprisingly, as much as the dresses and shoes are colorful, none of them suit my tastes.

But of course, as I've said before, we do have our own perspectives right? I must say the the third outfit looks perfect for a business party or the the fifth one looks amazing for an evening stroll. Am I right? No one is ever wrong with an outfit (unless you've made some major or minor mistakes, then you're wrong) your outfit speaks you.

Just like in the Byzantine empire (I remember this because of my History teacher, Ms B) you are free to do what you want as long as it applies in the rules. It sort of applies in fashion, you are free to create whatever masterpiece you want for your outfit, as long as it applies in the rules.

And you might be asking me, there are rules? Yes my dear, there are rules. For example: Neutral colors can go with anything (eg. You can wear a bright red top with a brown blazer and black skinny jeans.) See what I mean?

Simplicity and elegance, both in the same picture, are the carefree rules. You just have to follow the virtues, simple and elegant. Simple and elegant (you better keep that in mind!)

I'll give you probably the best example of simplicity and elegance all in one. I'm sure all of you pretties have this in your closet.

Little Black Dress 

Do you get me now? The LBD was cut simply and often short (but if you prefer them a little longer and a bit below the knees, then it is still considered as the LBD). Fashion historians (yes, there are such a thing as those) ascribe the origin of the LBD in the 1920's to the designs of Coco Chanel that intended to be versatile, affordable, long-lasting, and accessible to the widest possible markets and in neutral color. Now that is simplicity and elegance at its best! Thanks Coco!

Now don't doubt your LBD, she will always be there for you no matter what. They're actually one of your clothing basics and the must-haves in your closet.

Audrey Hepburn (we can also thank her for the LBD) popularized this in the 1960's as well with well-polished pearls decorating the dress. Her dress was designed by Hubert de Givenchy and was auctioned in 2006 for $410, 000, six times its original estimate!

So you see? Simplicity and elegance is up to you. You just have to keep the virtues, simple and elegant embedded in your brain when you shop for clothing like this.

Go ahead, be simple and elegant, it's just like walking in your own catwalk.

Till next time.

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