Layer with a tailored coat for cooler nights, and watch it hold its own from cocktail lounges to gala dinners
Even modern-day movies acknowledge the influence of Hollywoods Golden Age who could possibly forget Jessica Rabbit in her show stopping red gown of 1988s Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Stretch fabrics are much cheaper (and primarily derived of petrochemicals) and simpler to work with than wovens since our use for them in frocks relies on the body to provide shape as opposed to the techniques I mentioned before like darts, pleating or bias cutting
Plus, relying on these oblong fits means less waste is generated in the making process - important if youre shelling out the big bucks for natural fibres like organic cotton, linen, or wool (but, also, equally important even when working with synthetics like polyester and spandex which will inevitably end up in landfills and never biodegrade)
We know this wont necessarily be a piece youll add to your wardrobe, but it gives you inspiration to wear this black-and-white color combination