The little black dress is a timeless fashion icon, simple yet mysterious, it is the favourite choice for Hollywood’s starlets for all occasions. Yet, not just to be part of the crowd, all stars must have their own unique way of wearing their little black dress.

Cameron Diaz, makes full use of the mini black dress to flaunt her slender figure and long legs. If you are blessed with legs like her, God himself designed the mini black dress for you.

Kate Moss is wearing the black dress in the most informal yet fashionable way. Simple with few details, no make-up, just healthy skin and a careless (designer) hairstyle.

Charlize Theron - all in black including black shoes, black handbag and even black earings, you can call it safe, but it is quite simply the easiest way to make a matching set. The shimmer shows off her sexy glamorous figure.

Dita Von Teese, showing a classic statement with the most amazing vintage style dress. With frills, drapes and the red lips/nails the vintage style is transformed. She looks quite the gothic queen.

Elle McPherson, in a very simple little black dress. It is hardly noticeable, but with accessories added the whole outfit is very tasteful.

This is a confessed favourite dress for Eva Mendes. A classical pencil dress with a unique sleeve design which gives it a very sexy secretary look.

Halle Berry in a very glamourrous drapped black dress with slight transparency - very glamourous and sexy but the boots are optional we believe.

Hayden Panettiere is perfect in this very classical and demure princess look. Simply a lovely yet sophisticated style.

Heidi Klum is a lover of the mini dress. Again the non-existence of skirting is fabulous for someone with her long legs.

Here is Helena Christiansen
Compared with Heidi, Helena’s dress is another extreme. Elegance and charm radiates from her.

The female body, in some scientific studies, has been shown to be revealed increasingly over the years by fashion and designers. The current uncovered flesh percentage stands at 59%, amongst A-List celebrities, and according to trends by 2010, that will increase to 79% (Global warming included.)

A major contribution has been to the ever increasing designs revealing the “female back” which has been hidden and ignored in the fashion world for a long time. With the current summer heat wave, the open back dress is both cool and sexy, and is the favourite amongst the fashionables.

Every girl must have one in her wardrobe, and if you are still are an open back dress virgin, here are some tips on how to wear an open back dress.

1. Choose the right bra.

You’ll be forgiven to feel a little nervous wondering what is covering your breasts. A well designed dress will be non-transparent, and if your confident with your breasts, it is suggested not to wear a bra, which is one main reason for the sexy nature of the open back dress sexy. For added assurance, double sided sticky to secure the sides is common on the catwalks.

Alternatively use invisible bras which stick on and give shape without straps.

2. Tattoos make it more interesting

Butterfly, thorned roses or similar give a personal wild statement to your back. Obviously you need not endure tattoo torture just to wear your beloved dress, for stick on/painted on tattoos is the temporary fix.

3. Choosing the right style of open back dress.

If you are beautifully voluptuous, it is not advisable to have any crossing ties at the back (think oven roast.) Leave your back to show naturally.

It is not difficult to wear an open back dress, and we have only one final advice. Unless you are in a nightclub or receiving your Oscars, the opening should not fall below the waistline which is also more practical for most occasions.

Sometimes, choosing the right evening dress that fits the occasion is difficult. You want something a little special that stands out from the crowd, yet are afraid that you may choose something a little over the top and look silly on the night.

If you are the one who is always following the latest trends, then take a look at some of the current celebrity and designer styles. Always be aware of your own body shape and skin tone and choose a dress that emphasises your most attractive features, while hiding away what you don’t want them to see.

Colour is the first consideration you need to give and then the shape of the dress. For formal occasions, it is always safe to stick with the most classical evening dresses, which tend to be sleeveless and full length.

If your still unsure and have no confidence in your fashion sense, then here are some very useful tips for choosing the right evening dresses appropriate for the occasion.

1- When you are in doubt, wear black. It is always a safe colour. Black lace is especially feminine and sophisticated and with a front split, you can discretely show off your sexy legs and allow easy movement.

2- A little sparkle with sequins or jewel embellishments is attractive and eye catching and do not also wear too much jewellery but keep it simple. In the classical style as well, tie your hair high neatly at the back.

3- A deep V-neck is very elegant and flattering if you are confident of your bust.

4- Blue and purple are a good alternative to black, and are elegant as well as vibrant.

5- Strapless long evening dresses are particular eye catching.

6- With ruffled textures around the mid area, the fuller figures can be hidden.

7- Flowery laces are the current trend, used by many leading designers in their latest 2009 collections.

8- Single strap dresses as always are very chic and elegant.

9- For annual events such as Christmas parties, dark red and gold are a good choice giving a warm look, fitting for the occasion.