lace dress bridal shower Luciana Long Sleeve Mini for Showers This little white dress is made of tulle fabric with beading lace detail Solid Color Ladder-Lace Spaghetti Strap

On the other hand, evening events and formal dinners usually call for deeper and more striking colors

xx, Lauren FashionablyLo What size are you wearing

On the high street, look to the likes of Cos, Arket and John Lewis for seasonal staples at reduced prices (This sunny midi from Rejina Pyo's collaboration with John Lewis has already been spotted in the Bazaar office

Colors, patterns, and fabrics suitable for dressy casual attire: Opt for subdued and sophisticated tones when choosing colors for your dressy casual outfit

Anything with adjustable straps or a removeable belt can be more easily tweaked to fit your figure, and dresses with draped silhouettes rather than seamed boning will flatter a wider variety of frames (not just the 5 foot 7 sample size)