blue ivy dress – Silai Studio with a smocked bodice Amanda Uprichard Ivy Dress in

The clothes are meant to fade into the background and subtly evoke a sense of a different time

I still have to figure out what, if I want to wear it as a dress without a pair of jeans or shorts underneath

Garment Care & Handling: Cleaning: Professional dry clean only to protect the fine lace appliqus and maintain the tulle's volume

When chosen in the right shade, purple adds depth, sophistication, and a subtle sense of luxury to an otherwise strict black suit

Cut to a fitted silhouette, this black halter maxi features a drape neck that falls into an elongated scarf at the back and a centre keyhole detailed with lace, creating a sculpted evening profile

I know that we're officially into the summer months now, and should be embracing the season with a colourful wardrobe, but there's something to be said for a little black dress - even in the warmer months