Look closely at the photos... this dress look like a backwards long cardigan! But I really like the end result... Blake Lively wore this interesting number tonight to the opening party for Juicy Couture's 5th Avenue flagship store in New York City. This look totally made me think of a 3/4 length sleeve black mini worn with opaque tights & little black ankle boots. Classic, simple & elegant.

I'm happy to see that "black is the new black" this season, as opposed to 'brown is the new black", or "blue is the new black".. oh, wait a minute, blue IS the new black too.. never mind...

Here are some terrific little black dresses to help you get this simple & streamlined & very effective look!