anastasiya mini dress Anastasia Strapless Sequin in Burgundy, S 50% viscose ASTR the Label Anastasia Cutout

The double straps join on one side, wrap over one shoulder, and open up across the back for a striking open-back design

Modern metallics and bold contemporary shades appeal to fashion-forward tastes

I accentuated the waist, the volume of the hips, I emphasised the bust. Still reeling from the austerity of the war, and the sombre mood that prevailed across Europe, Diors refreshingly extravagant use of fabric and flamboyant silhouettes was greeted with delight by assembled guests

Midi-length dresses work tremendously on chilly summer days because they provide both coverage and airflow, keeping you cool but not cold, and it doesn't look like you stepped off a fall/winter runway