The black color was chosen so that the dress could be worn for several seasons in a row and in any situation, and the simplicity of the form consisted in the absence of unnecessary details and would take on seasonal fashion. There is a legend that Chanel created a dress in memory of the deceased beloved Arthur Capel, which is not true, because after the death of Arthur in 1919, Chanel had other beloved men and lovers. According to another legend, the black color associated with mourning was not successful, but with the advent of the little black dress it became very popular. In fact, ladies wore black dresses outside of mourning long before Chanel. The dress created by Chanel covered the knees, as she considered the knees to be the ugliest part of the female body. It was also distinguished by a simple semi-circular neckline, long narrow sleeves and no frills such as fringes, buttons, frills. Any woman could afford a little black dress, even with a low income, because, having one such dress, it was possible to create many combinations with the help of accessories and look different every time.
The modern version of the dress differs significantly from the classic one: a shorter hem, various types of collars, the use of lace, frills and other decorative elements are possible. The little black dress is present in the collections of most fashion designers.