black satin lace dress Panel The versatile midaxi length works brilliantly for various occasions Black Trumpet-Mermaid Wedding Dress V-Neck

Pair this dress with clear Perspex heels and a clutch for evening cocktails, or layer with a sleek blazer for a polished look

Designer: Wendy Ramshaw, inspired by Brigitte Bardot's 1959 wedding dress

This navy floral print cotton maxi dress features a collared neckline, front button closures, long puff sleeves with button cuffs, a self-tie waist belt, and side pockets

Unusually, this couple is actually smiling

If you feel that pairing that sea green beauty, hanging in your closet, with makeup is a tricky business

Practically of my wardrobe was black or gray!) I have never in my life received more compliments (even from complete strangers!) than I have in the past few months