alice and olivia black and white dress CLARINE MINI in BLACK/OFF flare silhouette with unexpected textural play Alice and Olivia Retha Strapless

These two details help fulfill my goal of wearing as little as possible while still being socially acceptable in the unforgiving heat

Throw your favorite button down over this with boots or dress it up with heels and tonal accessories for a night out

The strapless dress was sleek in silhouette, with a fitted shape that featured exposed seaming and a textured velour fabric

Its flowing maxi length and backless design bring drama and elegance, while the invisible side zipper with hookandeye closure ensures a flawless fit

Luxurious fabric with classic design

But instead of panicking about the black tie dress code, see it as a useful pointer to make sure you dont turn up under-dressed, over-dressed or in an outfit that is totally inappropriate