black formal dress midi Shaun Lower Impact The design smoothly transitions from the structured waist to a soft Baltic Born Womens Darcy Tulle

With its structured silhouette, roomy short sleeves and classic collar, this piece nails off-duty dressing with just the right amount of edge

Im 51, so some midi dresses hit more like a maxi on me, but the principle still applies: a little ankle or leg peeking out makes the sneaker feel like part of the outfit

it is more about the reflection of the personality and style while being comfortable and at ease

While she styled the red checked gingham pants in question with a sleeveless turtleneck top in this 1955 photo with husband Mel Ferrer, they could easily be worn with her other go-toslike a button-down shirt or stylish statement coat