black with rose gold dress Long Illusion Prom Metallic Accents keyhole closure Lady Black Tie - Lyra

Perfect for parties, homecoming, date nights, and cocktail events

Opt for ankle boots with a low heel or a flat sole to keep the focus on the dress

Since underpinnings matter for fittings, under the dress I wore a light chemise (I hadn't yet made my 16th century Italian chemise), no bra, a yellow petticoat (skirt) that was knife pleated, and a pair of knee length yoga pants I already had on

Try a sleek button-down (totally OK to keep it untucked) paired with a colored pair of jeans, like a brown hue

Plenty of people have an eye for itthe instinct for what a cut needs, the feel for how a colour should sitbut without the right training environment, that natural ability rarely translates into a sustainable career