royal blue dress off the shoulder Off-the-Shoulder Long Rosette Prom with Ruffles / 10 and red Fashion Off The Shoulder Royal

Black Tie: Still formal, but with a bit more flexibility

Imagine strolling along the beach or attending a formal event in this stunning piece that sculpts your waistline and enhances your natural curves

The cutline read: Tried and true: After searching in a few stores, Kristin W(left) and Erin K, both of Grafton, found these dresses at Cedar Creek Bridal for their Junior Prom at Grafton High School

The magazine's editors predicted the dress would "become sort of a uniform for all women of taste." The outlet notes that little black dresses were already linked to the working class and those in mourning, but as it found its way into magazines and showrooms, the dress became popular for upper-class women as well