In 1926 Coco Chanel published a picture of a short, simple black dress in American Vogue. It was calf length, straight and decorated only by a few diagonal lines. Vogue called it "Chanel's Elegant Black Lace Bolero Shrug for Evening Wear Evening Sheath V Neck Beaded Floor Length Lace Gown M6435 by Clarisse 24 Dark Gray Marcella Stella Bolero Top in Black Mesh Women's Size Medium European Mesh Spring and Summer Clothing