leg slit dress Velvi - Tatum Fitted Maxi - Black Ideal for weddings Plunge Neck Thigh Split Maxi

Elsewhere, the high street is flooded with cookie-cutter versions of the real deal high-neck dresses in chintzy cheesecloth and calico by way of O Pioneers!, floaty floral versions at H&M, yellow lam ones at Asos White, longline ones in geometric and floral prints at Zara and one positively Amish number at Mango

The classic black hue certainly feels formal enough for this time of year, while the feather trim adds a fun, stylish touch

Massaged with olive oil and salt to tenderize the leaves making them tender and easier to chew

A giant rainstorm could pop up out of nowhere, a bird could decide to go number 2 right as you're leaving the office, or John in Accounting might spill that homemade marinara all over you

It has a clean, tangy flavor with just enough heat to keep things interesting