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"We all know the little black dress is the ultimate piece of any woman&amp;#39;s wardrobe. So you can imagine my excitement at the spring 2014 shows last week when I saw LBD after LBD on just about every catwalk!\nForget about the skintight, uber-sexy minidresses we automatically imagine when thinking about the LBD. Designers from Alexander Wang to Victoria Beckham are piling on the fabric and showing us how sophisticated black can be!\nHere are my favorites from New York Fashion Week:\nAlexander Wang: For the playful, tough girl, Wang embroidered his namesake logo all over the bib of this dress, but keeping the silhouette long gives it a grown-up feel. Make sure to wear this one with high heels, ladies!\nPinterestFacebookCalvin Klein: Fringes ruled at this show, and I love how designer Francisco Costa subtly added it around the waist here. The silky threads read more dancer than Western.\nPinterestFacebookAltuzarra: This was one of my favorite shows of the week! The super-high slit here oozes sex-appeal, but the covered arms and the knee-length hem keep the look classy.\nPinterestFacebookHelmut Lang: The high neckline here and the flaps that cover the front and the back of the hem make this the ultimate LBD to go from work to evening. With a cardigan and classic Manolo Blahnik pumps, i&amp;#39;s purely office. Switch out for a strappy sandal and it&amp;#39;s practically black-tie appropriate!\nPinterestFacebookNarciso Rodriguez: I love the asymmetrical hem of this look. While this dress fits the typical description of the LBD, the longer tail and the white details take away its severity and overt sexiness.\nPinterestFacebookProenza Schouler: This fabulous number takes on two of the season&amp;#39;s biggest trends, sheer and metallic fabrics. Try this gown with a black silk slip dress underneath for a cocktail gown that will be the buzz of the party!\nPinterestFacebookThe Row: Known for their simple and mature silhouettes, Mary-Kate and Ashley knocked my socks off with this dress! The combination of the bare shoulder and the sweet ties at the wrist gives this dress an unexpected sex appeal. I could not take my eyes away as the model walked past me in this one.\nPinterestFacebookVictoria Beckham: This dress shows just the right amount of skin. The super-high neckline, paired with a cinched waist and flirty ruffle hem, make this dress the perfect weekend LBD. With flats, I&amp;#39;d wear it for sunday brunch, but throw on heels and it&amp;#39;s a date-night winner!!\nPinterestFacebook"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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