cotton black dress Hill House Home Women's The Vivi Nap - a low open back and ample yardage for a silhouette inspired by gowns from the golden age of cinema COS Women's Pleated Linen Maxi

Perfect for a day-to-night transition, this outfit is equal parts chic and versatile

Turn to 1950s Christian Dior styles for a perfectly acceptable black tie outfit

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I have a super short torso so a lot of backless styles come up too low on me and arent appropriate as a black tie event dress

In fact, the button-down collar design adds a touch of casualness to the shirt, making it versatile enough to be dressed up or down

The Pale Blue Halter Gown (1995) Source: Woman&Home Diana wore this Catherine Walker gown to a Vanity Fair dinner at the Serpentine Gallery in June 1995, a year after the revenge dress, at the same venue