Showing good black dresses for over 40 women, an over forty, size 10 woman wears 2 Australian-made wrap dresses. Dress 1 is a fixed wrap black dress with short sleeves and midi skirt for workwear and eveningwear. Dress 2 is a black maxi wrap dress with flutter sleeves and is a great dress for cocktail wear. Showing a good black dress for women, an over 40, size 10 woman wears a black maxi length wrap dress with flutter sleeves. Made in Australia by women's clothing label, Leina & Fleur, this black cocktail dress is a great dress for curvy, mid size and petite women's evening and event wear.

The Little Black Dress

What's Your Little Black Dress Style?

Little Black Dress Style All Wrapped Up

No capsule wardrobe is complete without an occasion dress that can handle all of your calendar calls. Whether it’s a date night, a girls night or a networking event, there is one style in particular that’s become synonymous with stylish eveningwear – the Little Black Dress.

A good little black dress will give you classic elegance, timeless beauty and a palette you can style with everything. So dress to impress with these distinctive LBD looks!

LITTLE BLACK WRAP DRESSES
Little Black Dress Style: The Coco-Loco

A pioneer of female style, Coco Chanel was first credited with creating the little black dress. Chic yet simple, Chanel’s black dresses made style accessible to all women and, as champions of size inclusive fashion, that’s
exactly the spirit of an L&F little black dress too!

The ultimate cocktail dress, the Alita Dress wraps the body in grace and elegance. A functioning wrap dress, her waist ties work to define the silhouette while side-front pleats create flattering drape through the skirt.

Alita's dipped ruffle hemline creates a fishtail effect, reminiscent of red carpet glamour. Balancing the hourglass illusion, flutter sleeves empower the shoulders with tucks at the neckline carving out a feminine sweetheart neckline.

Showing good black dresses for women in Australia and New Zealand, an over 40, size 10 woman wears a black maxi length wrap dress with flutter sleeves. Made in Australia by women's dress brand, Leina & Fleur, this black cocktail dress is a great dress for curvy, mid size and petite women's evening wear and occasionwear.
A little black for occasionwear, cocktail dress and evening wear, this maxi length wrap dress withe flutter sleeves and ruffle hemline makes for an elegant going-out dress. Made in Australia by women's dress brand Leina & Fleur, this black wrap dress is shown on an over 40, size 10 woman and is available to shop in sizes 8 to 24 in the L&F online boutique.

When To Wear: Nicknamed the 'Goddess Maker,' everything about the Alita dress is designed to unleash your inner deity! Wear her for cocktail party dress codes, special events, eveningwear, date night dress and any occasion that requires dressing to impress.

Look out for Alita - launching on 9th February,

"One is never overdressed or underdressed in a little black dress." - KARL LAGERFELD

LITTLE BLACK FIXED WRAP DRESSES
Little Black Dress Style: Capsule Wardrobe Classic

The great thing about little black dresses are their versatility. The simple black palette morphs to meet the mood: the same black dress that styles smartly as workwear easily restyles for the weekend; a simple change of accessories can create the look of a whole new dress.

A fixed wrap dress, the Bibi Dress' wrap front is anchored at the side seams for a secure feel all day long. Featuring practical pockets, this midi dress has a full skirt that's functional for both daytime strides and nighttime twirls.

Showing a black dress for evening and cocktail wear, a size 10, over 40 woman twirls in a full-skirted, black fixed wrap dress with short sleeves. Made in Australia by women's dress label, Leina & Fleur, shop black dresses for evening, work dresses and their classic wrap dress online in sizes 8 to 24.

Classic Style - re-vamped for eveningwear

Vamped up and ready to go - the Bibi Fixed-Wrap Dress is easy to glam up for evening and cocktail wear. With a midi-length skirt she's perfect for cocktail dress codes while her short sleeves offer flattering coverage through the arms.

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LITTLE BLACK JERSEY DRESSES
Little Black Dress Style: Travel Must-Have

The Fernanda Dress in Black is the ultimate little black dress for life on the go. Made in wrinkle-resistant slinky jersey fabric, she's lightweight - perfect for travel capsules, luggage limits and warmer climates! The silky handfeel meanwhile, lends itself to easy day-to-evening transformations.

An empire line dress, Fernanda features flattering gathers below the bodice. A tie at the waist fastens at the back to define her column-shaped silhouette. Aiding movement, her modest side splits allow easy walks on the beach, city sightseeing and great explorations.

An elegant black dress, the Fernanda dress a sleeveless empire line dress with straight, below-the-knee-skirt and side splits. Shown on a size 10, over 40 woman with a houndstooth print jacket in luxurious Italian Viscose, wear this black dress for work or for travel, evening or weekend.

Easy Holiday Style - Transformed!

Transform the look of this go-to black dress, or layer up for cooler evenings, with a soft tailoring jacket like the Doyle Longline Blazer in Houndstooth. This look will take you out to lunch or to the lounge for laid back resort evenings.

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LITTLE BLACK WORKWEAR DRESSES
Little Black Dress Style: Desk to Dinner

What professional woman doesn't need a dress that looks sharp for the boardroom and sassy for dinner and drinks when the clock hits 5pm? The Kris Dress in Black is a must-have dress.

Tailored for the corporate setting, this functional wrap dress cinches the waist while the bicep sleeves add strength to the shoulders. Defining the look, a striking mandarin-style collar cuts graphically into the decollétage.

A good going out dress for women over 40, the Kris dress is a black wrap dress with short, bicep sleeves and a straight, knee-length skirt. In black jersey, this easy-care dress is a good everyday workwear dress. Made in Australia by women's dress brand, Leina & Fleur.

The desk to dinner dress evolution

With executive glamour guaranteed, re-dress the after-dark diva within and switch up the workwear court shoes for stilettos - the Kris Dress means business!

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