UK company Lovefilm recently conducted a survey to find the greatest female screen outfit of all time and Audrey Hepburn’s simple black dress worn in the opening scenes of the popular 1961 film, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, came in at number one. The dress was worn with pearls and long black gloves and although it was designed by Givenchy almost fifty years ago, it is still recognised throughout the world as a timeless classic and epitomises elegance for style conscious women everywhere.

It beat Jacqueline Durran’s green dress worn by Kiera Knightley in Atonement which came in at number two, as well as many other iconic screen outfits including Marilyn Monroe’s famous white dress in ‘The Seven Year Itch’, the yellow dress worn by Kate Hudson in ‘How to lose a guy in 10 days’ and the stunning wedding dress designed by Vivienne Westwood and worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in her role as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City (The Movie).

Lovefilm editor, Helen Cowley, said ‘Audrey Hepburn has truly made that little back dress a fashion staple which has stood the test of time, despite competition from the most stylish females around.’

Darlene Gianoli, founder and director of Style Palace, acknowledges the little black dress will always be a wardrobe favourite, regardless of a woman’s age or style preferences.

‘There are so many variations of the little black dress but it will never go out of fashion because it can be worn by women of all ages and sizes and there is always the perfect little black dress to be found for any event,’ said Darlene.

‘Style Palace has stocked so many fabulous little black dresses over the past couple of years. The Bon Bon Dress by bec & bridge was playful and fun, the Prom Night Dress by Tali Roth is sexy, and the Ruffle Long Sleeve dress by Sumakhi is versatile and great for winter – there are just too many to mention,’ Darlene continued.

‘Women are always on the eternal quest for the perfect little black dress but I think it is exciting that there are so many variations of the traditional little black dress to suit any event. You can never have too many little black dresses!’ Darlene laughed.

To shop the little black dresses available online at Style Palace, visit dresses at sylepalace.com.au