formal dress woman The Vogue Guide to Attire Minimal Closure Long and Short Formal Dresses

Deep plums, eggplants, and royal purples project an aura of dramatic, old-world luxury and commanding intelligence

Dresses were colorful plaids, checks, stripes, or solid colors with pretty embroidery and trim such as lace or rick rack

Ultimately, the choice is up to you

Oatmeal can wash out some skin colour tones, but this beautiful cashmere jumper from John Henric is more brown than beige

When you come to a stop/pose point in your walking pattern (don't forget to stop for at least three seconds), this is when things can vary between system, age division and style of gown as to what you do with your hands

There are many colours that work perfectly with navy blue or highlight it as a contrast