black knee length dress long sleeves Wide V Neck Sleeve Velvet Midi – shopaleena length cocktail dress Plus Size Crepe Square Neck,

(On my 5-foot-6 frame, the Mini Wells Dress hit just above the knee, but for our 6-foot tester it was borderline too short.) The midi-length version falls around mid-calf, as does the one with short sleeves, which also offers some upper-arm coverage

WHERE TO WEAR: Romantic date nights, champagne bars, proms, weddings, glam functions and events

Focus on the accents: namely, your bijoux

Style Notes: She will forever be remembered for that safety-pin dress from Versace, but let us not forget Elizabeth Hurley's stunning chain mail number, please

The black and brown combination offers useful tools for shaping the silhouette - but which tools to use depends on your specific body type

The contrast is easy to see and I didnt have to make any sacrifices to the formality of my outfit