self portrait blue lace dress Self-Portrait Ladies Peplum Mini Short Sleeve Sleeve lining SELF-PORTRAIT Crepe Lace Midi Dress

More than any other garment, the LBD can be held up as a mirror to society. Beyond the Little Black Dress is on view at National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh through October 29.

Lighter-colored versions from the likes of Kate Barton and Simkhai are better for earlier ceremonies, while Carolina Herreras gold sequined dress (with rosette appliqus on the bodice) and Self-Portrait rhinestone draped gown are perfect for after-hours glamour

There is a 3rd piece of leather sewn into the center to give it a raised center look perfect for a dress belt

These dresses add dimension and volume, creating a bold statement thats hard to ignore