women's plaid dress Ashen Plaid print Plaid Shift Dress with Elbow

The silhouette works because it knows exactly what it is doing: a soft empire waist elongates the body, while the subtle embroidery prevents the design from feeling flat

The sweetheart neckline and midrise back create a flattering silhouette, while the sweep train adds a touch of drama

This was just after she had gone through her movie star phase, taking her look from grunge goddess to sleek sylph, and I was hopeful that she could keep it up

Gold Metallic V-Neck A-Line Ruched Long Formal Dress with Slit Bust: Wear the bra you will be wearing with the dress, and pull the tape across the fullest part of the bust

The sleeveless design maintains a contemporary and stylish feel