A wardrobe staple ever since Coco Chanel introduced it in the 1920s, the little black dress has been going from day to evening and everything in between. It has the reputation of being versatile and appropriate no matter what the occasion.

What about the lingerie beneath it?

No one mutters a word about the unmentionables beneath that iconic dress. Are we supposed to wear some Granny panties and call it a day? "Absolutely not!"

We want Glam not Gran!

Today's modern woman has more demands on her than ever, having to constantly change hats all day. She has to be able to go from a board room, fashion show, sporting event and/or school to an evening out and look "fab-u-lous." Little black lingerie can help with all of that.

What is "little black lingerie" and why is it a staple? It's a classic, black set (bra and panty) and will take you easily from daytime to nighttime, allowing you to wear it with casual clothes to haute couture. It not only goes nicely under dresses, it's also great under dark colored pants, skirts, shirts, sweaters and jeans.

Not much is sexier than knowing you're wearing it under your plain street clothes. You may not even be aware of the confidence and sex appeal you'll exude. But others will notice! And they'll notice when you aren't wearing them.

You don't believe me? Remember when Bridget Jones was wearing her little black dress and she had a night cap with Daniel Cleaver? Our poor girl was humiliated wearing her "stomach sucking in panties loved by Grannies the world over." Suffice to say, it would never have happened if she put on her little black lingerie instead.

Now that I've scared you into believing, the following is what separates it from regular lingerie:

- Versatile (dress up and dress down)

- Comfortable (can be worn anytime)

- Simple design yet elegant

- Smooth under clothes (no bulging lines from rogue lace or panty lines)

Several brands carry lingerie that will work. Simply use the above points as guidelines. My favorite line this season is by La Perla. Just knowing that you're wearing such gorgeous delicacies beneath your clothes will make you feel like Eve, the original temptress!

If you don't have little black lingerie, splurge on a good quality set. To ensure versatility, make sure that you get the panty cut so that you don't have panty lines (usually a thong, t-back, tanga or sheer boy shorts are the best). And know your correct bra size--you want to be comfortable. You can be measured at a boutique or go to: evesapples.blogspot.com/2007_12_01_archive.html#6204040695658953039

Above all, enjoy yourself! Lingerie is fun. Celebrate your inner Eve and simplify your life with little black lingerie!