Her little black dress signaled adulthood
Quick ReadFor me, a black dress indicated my entry into the adult world. I never questioned the concept, nor do I know the origin.
Photo credit: Gwen Young | Selma Wallach, of Sea Cliff, writes about her first little black dress. (Nov. 2, 2011)
The color black has been used to portray many thoughts and feelings. Black clouds foretell imminent rainfall. Black thoughts suggest sadness and losses. For me, a black dress indicated my entry into the adult world. I never questioned the concept, nor do I know the origin.
Through the age of 16, my wardrobe included items in green, red, dark brown and even navy blue; but no garment was the...
