missoni long sleeve dress - Red & Black This dress is ideal for sunset dinners or sophisticated garden parties where ease and elegance are required Missoni Long Dress in Multicolor

Shop the outfit here: Outfit details: INC International Concepts Plus Size Embellished Cold-Shoulder Sweater, Created for Macys c/o Macys

While neither dress code requires a complete tuxedo or floor-length evening gown, you'll still want to put some effort into your outfit

The combination of textures in the bodice and skirt provides a balanced and refined look

I am five-one with a long torso and short legs, so these hit mid-thigh and rest around my natural waist

I have painted them with a durable enamel by Behr, followed by a special brush technique with glaze to give it that "Sausalito" wood grain look, but for much less than name brand prices and the vintage quality that we all know is superior to what s being sold now