I want you to envision your favorite little black dress. What about it makes you love it so much? Is it the structure and fit? Or maybe it's the simple elegance of the dress? 

Now, count the number of years you’ve owned this dress, and if your love for it has changed over time. 

The answer is probably no, and let me explain why. This little black dress may be the most simple piece you own yet it makes you feel more powerful than anything else you can put on. Although it is plain, it will also never go out of style. It has a timelessness that most of your trendier statement pieces do not. It is a dress that whenever you wear it, it prepares you perfectly for whatever event you have in store. 

Coco Chanel created that little black dress of yours, and when it was created Coco fantasized that this little black dress would become a staple hanging in every woman’s closet no matter her age or social status. The little black dress was the first symbol of the minimalist era within the fashion industry and was the first piece created that would remain stylish forever. 

Fashion is no longer expected to be extravagant, and this is one of the best changes to happen in the fashion industry. The simple pieces are structured well so they can look remarkably better than the most elaborate designs. Today minimalist fashion is some of the most sought after style choices for many fashion fanatics, and therefore designers have started to produce for the women of today; The women who dress for success. Women are now leading within the professional world. We are no longer expected to be a stay at home mom, and with this right, we must also dress the part. Fashion at its best is both an artistic statement, and also a functional armor to prepare us for whatever challenges we may face throughout our day. Wear the clothing that you feel your best, because there is nothing more stylish than being comfortable while still looking amazing. 

What are the real benefits of incorporating minimalist fashion into your style? 

Productivity - Minimalist fashion allows you to build a functional wardrobe in which all of your clothing pieces fit together easily. This makes getting dressed in the morning a lot less of a hassle. Now you have more time to focus on the important things throughout your day while looking effortlessly fabulous. 

Versatility - maybe you're a strong business woman who needs to go from the office, to business meetings, parties, and social events? Or do you need to go from a daytime look to a night out with the girls with ease? Now all you have to do is throw on a pair of heels and your favorite lipstick and you're ready in seconds. 

Show off what is truly impressive - Minimalist fashion allows for the emphasis to be on you rather than the business of your outfit. By simplifying what you wear people can focus on you and your accomplishments rather than just focusing on surface level factors like what you are wearing. 

Be natural and beautiful you - use fashion as a way to enhance what you already have. Enhance your beauty instead of covering up, and changing who you are  with something extravagant. Enhance those curves while still being your natural self. There is only one of you, and you are uniquely beautiful and important. Don’t hide that from the world. 

There is nothing more beautiful than wearing your hair out of your face, a perfectly styled T-shirt, or your favorite casual dress. Wear what makes you look good and more importantly feel good, because you don’t need to sacrifice comfort for style. 

What do you think about this incredible shift in the fashion industry? 

With quality and integrity, 

Locali.