sheer off the shoulder dress Estelle off-shoulder semi-sheer midi in Black side split Black Off Shoulder Sheer Waist

To avoid misunderstandings, it is worth choosing shades close to white, such as ecru, ivory or light pastels, which will be equally elegant but less controversial

It has a high neckline, subtle ruching above the slit and is reportedly a win for petite statures, with one Nordstrom shopper writing, "The dress is so comfortable and I loved the length was short enough for a short girl like me (53) to wear it more as a floor length dress without having to get it hemmed." Slick your hair into a low bun and finish off the look with some bold statement earrings and trust me, you'll look like the most sophisticated attendee of the evening

Start at the top left side and sew straight down

The cap sleeves add a touch of femininity while the knee-length cut provides both comfort and style