white structured mini dress ASOS LUXE textured with belt in Layla White Lace Panel Mini

Greta Gerwig's upcoming "Barbie" movie and a Y2K fashion renaissance have helped popularize the vibrant shade

To get the look, start with woven wood shades like shown here

It is cut on a graceful curve that sits wide over the tops of the shoulder but leaves the arms bare

Fun, colorful belts are also a way that I bring a plain black or navy blue dress to life

This years hottest-selling dream gown for upcoming school proms, from the Gunne Sax collection of California designer Jessica McClintock, is a full-length pink taffeta confection featuring puffed sleeves and a draped overskirt fastened with little pink bows

Silver and white pairings with lighter green shades feel fresh and modern