marigold muse yellow satin mini dress UO Asymmetric Ruffle Strapless Maxi A classic shift Versace Embroidered Silk Cady Satin

Add a denim jacket over your shoulders to tone down the formality

Choose the finish that fits your home's characterwe love this dresser in a distressed or white painted finish, but your options are endlessand we'll craft it in our North American workshops

Shop the Look: Reformation Ellison Knit Dress A floor-length gown is universally flattering, and the conservative length is only complemented by the strapless finish and glamorous slit

With a dress like this one, you could add heeled sandals that lace up your ankle a bit, or you could wear a simple pair of heeled sandals like Ive styled it here

Source: Ancient Egyptian, Assyrian, and Persian costumes and decorations by Mary Galway Houston and Florence S