satin short black dress Sleevelss Mini Halter Shift - MEDIUM / Made in a sleek Anastasia Draped Halterneck Satin Mini

A bodiced petticoat with some boning, a non-period alternative to wearing a corset, is one option

Halter Bead Purple Tulle Short Prom Dress

White open Oxford shirt with slim navy pants Another effortless but extremely effective white shirt and navy pants combo, only this time a more casual note has been struck by using the OCBD as an overshirt layered over a white tee

If you plan on being bold, keep the rest of the look simple and look for complementary colours

The ECCO DRESS CLASSIC 15 - timeless elegance in a Chelsea boot form for the stylish, contemporary woman

It takes just minutes to blend and keeps for several days in the refrigerator