purple midi dress with sleeves Whimsical Flutter Midi Gown– Teuta Matoshi or elevates daytime style under a sleek blazer or leather jacket. Retrofete Purple Dress Metallic Midi

For ready made skirts, some will be include in 1940s style skirts but also look at Victorian/ Edwardian skirts for even more floor length options

Styling a floor-sweeping number in an equally rich hue, actor Yara Shahidi wore a twisted-strap Gucci dress with a halterneck design for the evening occasion

Empire waists and daring necklines were the norm, though you'd also see some ruffle details, feminine bows and high necklines la Louise Bridgerton from time to time

When picking your flats for evening wear, choose ones that have: A pointed toe, peep toe, or elongated square toe A rich color or shiny texture A smooth or seemingly smooth texture To see these requirements in action, scroll down and behold your choices