The long gold sequin evening gown has thin shoulder straps that lead to the open back, while the fully-lined long skirt has a sparkly sheer overlay that flows to the floor in an a-line shape
I told my event organizer to follow the colors for the balloons, drapes, paper pompoms, table covers etc
(We're partial to the dress but, hey, to each their own.) And, it doesn't stop with Monroe
With its long sleeves and slit design, it exudes sophistication and style
Because you are breaking the line of the leg with the color change I would not recommend hugely flamboyant red shoes such as boots with big gold buckles or shoes that lace up the leg (shortens the leg again) but red shoes can be a great look with a little black dress, also known as a cocktail dress
As a black wardrobe would also not work during a warm July tour, the Queen's couturier, Norman Hartnell, came up with an alternative, known as white mourning