black long formal dress Satin Floral Mermaid Prom Dress PSK527 US8 / Custom Color Plunging V Cut-Out Long Sleeves Black Wedding

Bonus points for mastering full tonal dressing the art of wearing different tones of the same colour for instant polish (the trick lies in the mix of textures, according to our Fashion Editor)

Pair it with a simple ballet flat for a breezy, laidback look that's perfect for warm August evenings then swap the flats for a heeled boot and layer a chunky knit on top when the fall chill starts to roll in

And if you need a bit more warmth, simply layer a turtleneck underneath or add a faux fur shawl on top

Its normal for the dressing to separate as it sits

This outfit stars a long, floaty olive dress paired with a slouchy white knit (turned into a crop using a belt underneath it) and finished off with a hot pink mini bag that adds a splash of fun