embroidered velvet dress Ulla Johnson Loulou Swarovski Embroidery Midi Dry clean only. Embroidered velvet blue dress paired

The style, named after the women who wore it, is characterized by a straight and loose silhouette with a drop waist that falls right below the knee

Gladiola $399 Diamond White Ball-Gown Sweetheart Neckline Floral Burnout Jacquard Dress 4.7 (38) Click to save this to your favorites

With a super-short, A-line silhouette, it's one of our favorite mini dresses on this list, and it comes in three chic colors: black, blush and nude

This way a seamstress can use the fabric from the second dress to create a a new neckline on the dress you are wearing

Our designer dresses are light and breathable for warmer months, and look gorgeous layered with knits when the chill sets in

Keep accessories considered: a barely-there strappy heel and a sleek mini bag let the cut do its thing