silk jersey dress Jeanne Wrap – Diane von Furstenberg silk jersey Emilio Pucci Blue Printed Silk

And then of course, there are all those fun holiday parties that dot the calendar throughout the month of December

Dress Gorgeous

It drapes elegantly without clinging and the deep colour photographs beautifully in both natural and artificial light

Since wine tasting usually involves a few hours on your feet and/or kicking off your shoes for a picnic, these were the practical choice

But less fun is getting dressed for work in this heat, when wed really rather wear a swimsuit and sunhat to our morning meeting

For those looking to experiment with even more color, try a burgundy blazer, which can be paired with a beige or tan shirt, creating an ensemble that contrasts beautifully with the dark green dress pants