short satin dress with sleeves Lace Long Sleeve Ruffles – Lisposa complement this piece with sharp black kitten heels and a minimalist clutch bag Zara | Dresses | Zara

Especially if you grab a bag of pre shredded cabbage, as I did for these photos (I used a Crunchy Slaw pre cut mix from David Jones, I the DJs Food Hall!!)

A drop waist dress falls straight past the natural waist and stomach, with the skirt portion starting around the upper thigh or hips

Black velvet reads rich in photos, the crystal buckle belt defines the waist, and the sweeping side drape adds drama a plain mini cannot match

Navy is darker and reads more formal ideal for evening, fall, and winter events

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