The LBD is a fashion must-have for many reasons, and these 12 prove just that.

Yasmeen Ghauri , Gaetano Navarra SS95

Yasmeen Ghauri, Gaetano Navarra SS95

words by LUCY BULLING • Fashion

THE LBD SPEAKS FOR ITESELF. ALWAYS A CLASSIC, A MUST-HAVE FOR SO MANY REASONS. EVERY ERA HAS HAD IT’S OWN TAKE ON SHAPE, STYLE, AND DETAIL – BUT TODAY THERE IS NO LIMIT TO WHAT THIS NUMBER CAN DO.

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alessandra rich, $1530

Embellished open-back ruched satin mini dress, Available at Net-A-Porter

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alessandra rich, $2365

Ruffled silk-blend taffeta mini dress, Available at Net-A-Porter

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ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER, $3116

Draped wool-blend twill mini dress, Available at MatchesFashion

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cami nyc, $206

The Thalia lace-paneled silk-charmeuse mini dress, Available at Modesens

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GUCCI, $4980

Velvet and grosgrain-trimmed macramé mini dress, Available at Farfetch

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isabel marant, $1640

Ziane diamanté detail mini dress, Available at Farfetch

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MIU MIU, $2965

Bow embellished dress, Available at Farfetch

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PRADA,$1300

Nylon gabardine dress, Available at Prada

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SAINT Laurant, $4390

Tie-front ruched crepe mini dress, Available at Farfetch

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SOLID & striped, $220

Peekaboo cutout velvet and satin-trimmed ponte dress, Available at Net-A-Porter

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STAUD, $190

Vertigo bow-embellished cotton mini dress, Available at Net-A-Porter

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tom ford, $4250

Draped silk mini dress, Available at Tom Ford

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