MOST ICONIC BLACK DRESSES IN FASHION AND FILM

There is no denying the power of a black dress.

To wear a well tailored black dress, is to wield a a weapon of seductive control.

A black dress has the power to slow time, gather stares from onlookers, and command the room as the wearer walks across the room, down the street, or simply standing still while posing for a picture.

It is the beauty of an oncoming storm, and the deadly silence of night.

A black dress drapes the wearer in mystery, sophistication, and allure.

The power of the black dress has been captured by several icons over the years – every dress transforming the wearer into some of the most unforgettable moments in our history.

Here are the top 10 of the most iconic black dresses ever worn.

Gilda -

Rita Hayworth in Gilda 1946.
Fun Fact: Jean Louis, head costume designer for Gilda, also designed the gown worn by Marilyn Monroe when she sang “Happy Birthday” to John F. Kennedy.

Capt. Delgado : You could be a professional dancer.
Gilda : I am. I mean I was.[Delgado pulls her close]
Gilda : That’s against our union rules.
Capt. Delgado : I always observe the rules and regulations.
– Gilda

Breakfast at Tiffany’s –

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S, Audrey Hepburn, 1961. This iconic black dress, as well as several other looks for Holly, was designed by Hubert de Givenchy – the majority of the costumes were designed by Edith Head.

La Dolce Vita –

Anita Ekberg in La Dolce Vita 1961. Dress designed by Piero Gherardi

Morticia Addams –

“Darling I always wear black,”
Moritica Addams

Carolyn Jones as Morticia Addams in The Addams Family 1964. Costumes designed by Ruth Myers.

_{The Addams Family – “Cousin Itt and the Voc. Counselor”- Season One. Gomez ( John Astin) Kisses up Morticia’s ( Carolyn Jones) (Photo by ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty Images)}

Princess Diana –

Princess Diana in the famous “Revenge Dress” that she wore to the 1994 dinner at the Serpentine Gallery in Kensington Gardens following the televised affair confession of soon to be ex-husband Prince Charles. Dress was designed by Christina Stambolian.