burgundy midi dress with sleeves Elegant – Lidia Nova Burgundy red Style Essence Long Sleeve Midi

Colby by Rebecca Ingram is another simple and beachy style with lovely details

In her work, Aiyana focuses on the culture of fashion and how it intertwines and shapes the zeitgeist

If you want to wear something classier, pair them with black dress pants and a button-up shirt

If you think about the Roland Mouret dress, says Church Gibson, referencing the 1,000 Galaxy design that was ubiquitous in the media in 2005, that was very expensive. A decade on, the commotion around a 40 Zara frock is a reflection of our straitened financial times

Velvet or textured finishes can work for winter events, but avoid shiny polyester or novelty patterns - they cheapen the look