ruffle maxi dress self-portrait - Black Lace Floor length Multicolor Floral V-Neck Ruffle Maxi

Neutral tones or jewel shades elevate the overall effect

Burgundy, emerald, sapphire, and classic black all feel seasonally appropriate and photograph beautifully

'Were delighted that Roman Originals trusted us to capture the worlds most famous dress, in its true colours.' The picture of #TheDress - as it became known - was first posted on Tumblr by Caitlin McNeill, a 21-year-old aspiring singer from Scotland, after noticing her friends saw different colours in the photograph

This does not mean soft fabrics are off-limits, but they work best when the gown has proper internal construction underneath

I'll draw a curved line from the across chest line through the dart point and down the dart leg to the Empire Line