antique black dress Dee Dee' Crushed Velvet Vintage Full Circle Perfectly positioned pleats add an element of texture and movement Reclaimed Vintage lace midi dress

Suggested Colors: White sneakers or black for a minimalist approach, or grey for a soft contrast

The answer is anything that's too laid-back such as sandals, casual fabrics (linen, denim and crepe) or unstructured silhouettes

The slinky silhouette was also spotted at brands like Ann Demeulemeester and Khaite, in leather and sheer sequins respectively

Footwear as a Focal Point While a matching dark velvet pump is a seamless, leg-elongating choice, a black gown also serves as the perfect theatrical curtain to showcase a true statement shoe

Astley Clarke Gold Flare White Topaz Pear Cut Drop Ear Jacket Studs These drop-down earrings tie the full monochromatic look together