black short sleeve dress Karen Kane A-Line L / Black line dress from Karen Kane offers a flattering silhouette that effortlessly transitions from casual to chic Little Black Dress, Knee Length

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Style Notes: When in doubt, reach for classic shapes in muted colour palettes

However, it was in the 1950s that the polka dot dress truly came into its own, thanks in part to style icons like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn, who famously donned polka dots in their films and public appearances

Those with an hourglass figure, or those wanting to show off their shape, tend to avoid this style as it will mask their best feature aka their curves

This style brings functionality to elegance, with jewel neckline detailing and inseam pockets

This is because our brains are able to maintain some level of what is known as color constancyin essence, calibrating the color of the object to account for the color of the light