Stick to a simple color palette Favor greens, browns, and creams to let the black dresser stand out
Strappy sandals with 3+ inch heels, pointed-toe pumps, or jeweled mules all work
The silhouette receded with Victorian fashions natural-waist revival mid-century
Ben Fischer of the New York Business Journal reported that interest in the first BuzzFeed article about the dress exhibited vertical growth instead of the typical bell curve of a viral phenomenon, leading BuzzFeed to assign two editorial teams to generate additional articles about the dress to drive ad revenue, and by 1 March, the original BuzzFeed article had received over 37 million views
It reflects the colors of Christmas trees and decorations, making it a fitting choice for festive gatherings
But just a month later, Leavitt showed up wearing not just a check-patterned dress but also one made of brown tweed, which also tends to age the wearer if not styled well