The phrase "little black dress" usually brings to mind something tight, short and slightly suffocating. But as fashionistas ...

Although Gerber and Crawford were both dressed in black from head to toe ... Gerber opted for a ladylike look by way of a Givenchy midi dress stitched with a sculpted silhouette.

But the love for little black dresses even spans decades ... Something like this, which is technically a midi dress, should safely cover my backside, allowing me to sit without the fear that ...

Bossed up Midi: This sleeveless ... Boardroom to Beach: This little black dress is fitted at the top (hello, flattering!) and flows out just below the waist. The high neckline adds sophistication ...