black dress with empire waist Lace Sleeve Graceful yet quietly commanding Modest Empire Waist Long Sleeve

Material: 65% Polyester, 33% Rayon, 2% Spandex

A well-structured jacket with subtle shoulder structure or a light pattern helps broaden the upper body to create balance

To put a dynamic twist on the look, consider J.Crews cinched and ruched shirt dress that adds volume and creates an hourglass silhouette

Jess Edwards is Cosmopolitan UKs Deputy Editor, working to deliver the very best experiences across the brand's platforms (print, social, video, digital), products and events, including a focus on our membership offering, Club Cosmo

As Ive mentioned before, Staud is the workhorse of my closet

This outfit transitions seamlessly from a beachside birthday dinner to an upscale evening event, embodying the relaxed confidence of a woman comfortable in her own skin