Initially, the little black dress was straight cut, below the knee, with a round neckline and long narrow sleeves. No additions like buttons, ruffles or fringes. And this is no coincidence, because it was understood that such a nondescript outfit, which at first the women of fashion called a "misunderstanding", can be supplemented with any accessories and get a lot of original ensembles. But the fashion world has a stranglehold on the idea.

The American version of Vogue magazine called the black dress "Ford by Chanel". And all because the new outfit was available to every lady, like the American car of the same name. The magazine called Chanel's masterpiece "a uniform for women who have taste."

And Koko went further, complementing the dress with long beads made of imitation pearls and an elegant hat. Thanks to the legendary fashion designer, women got more freedom of movement, which gave their images ease and lightness. In the new dress, the ladies felt at their best, so they enthusiastically accepted such a novelty