off the shoulder cocktail dress tea-length with floral print Calf) Fabric 23112 - A-Line Off Shoulder

It may bleed profusely depending on the location and size

For a more relaxed gathering, put a black tee underneath, skip the tie and swap formal shoes for suede loafers

With brown still standing strong as a core colour trend this seasontry wearing like Jessica has here

The look is perfect for casual outings where you can stay relaxed without compromising on contemporary fashion standards

Store leftovers in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for up to 3 days

Surrounded by people in cocktail dresses and sharp tailoring, I learned my lesson pretty early in my career as a ballet attendee: this isnt the kind of night where you want to underdress