dark purple satin dress Off Shoulder Long Formal Dress, Purple Evening – Frisco Dresses Line Silhouette Purple Cowl Neck Silk Satin

With no waist definition, straight-hanging styles like this dress can be tricky to wear, tugging at the widest part of the body, such as the bust or hips

SHOP THE LOOK: Off the plane (and the trains and the water bus) we quickly freshened up to grab our first dinner of the trip in a nearby piazza

Black Tight One Shoulder Short Cocktail Dress with Cape Bust: Wear the bra you will be wearing with the dress, and pull the tape across the fullest part of the bust

Pro Tip: Add a pop of colour with your shoes or clutch to break up the monochrome look and add a touch of personality

Dress Ankle Boots When it comes to semi-formal wear, dress shoes can only take the place of many other shoes

Few things are so easy or so versatile