Little black dress

Every woman knows what a little black dress is for - seduction, mourning, revenge, celebration, perhaps even murder. It can be a sign of belonging or a sign of individuality, a way to hide or a way to stand out. Fifteen women of varied backgrounds, including Stella Duffy, Kate Mosse, Candia McWilliam, Muriel Gray, Morag Joss, Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, Jean Marsh and Michelle Berry, offer a colourful range of views on the little black dress. BBC Radio Four originally broadcast a selection of these stories. Now a fuller collection has been tailored by Susie Maguire into this simply stunning and elegant publication.