Many years back, when black was  still reserved for funerals and mourning,  Coco Chanel introduced the world to the simple and sassy concept of the short black skirt. She combined design with sophistication and flare resulting in a classic and timeless fashion trend. Coming in all shapes and sizes, every woman can find a short black dress that flatters her shape and touch of style int todays day and age.

In the streets of Paris back in 1935,  Louis Leplee heard a girl singing . Utterly entranced by her voice , he selected songs for her too sing and dressed her in a plain black skirt and a pullover with no make up. He wished  for  his audiences to fall in love with her voice and enjoy her singing just like he first had. Her appearance was plain and amidst great applause, a start was born in the form of the great folk singer, Edith Piaf . She continued wearing garments of simplicity throughout her career, subsequently being seen over and over again in a n original black skirt or little black dress.

Choosing a Short Black Skirt Style for Any Body

The short black skirt has a wonderful slimming effect to it which is one of the reasons for its popularity. Black is a minimal and minimizing colour regardless of the size or shape of the women wearing it. As a solid staple in any womens wardrobe, it can be both elegant and formal ,  professional and chic, or even casual depending on how  you chooses to complement the style. This legendary piece of fashion should be found in every womens closet.  Short black skirts should not be viewed as the centre piece of an outfit but instead a backdrop for the end look being modeled. The short black skirt is happy to quietly exude the  sophistication and flare that pulls the look together.