velvet and lace dress Quintessa Black Corset Off Shoulder Gown XS / 2 high slit and has a paneled lace bodice adorned with ruffles and a silk bow Issa Blue Lace Velvet Maxi

Decoration: Embroidery, Flowers, Lace

Styled by Andrew Mukamal, she looked absolutely incredible in a black Schiaparelli gown from the AW23 Couture collection featuring a see-through boned corset and dramatic suede skirt with a playfully unbuttoned, folded-over waistline

So, what do you wear under these summer dresses to stay comfortable and, ahem, covered

Three design elements do most of that work: Neckline placement a V-neck or sweetheart neckline draws the eye up and inward Waist definition a high or empire waist raises the visual midpoint of the body Hem length a floor-length hem creates an unbroken vertical line from shoulder to floor Understanding these three principles is the foundation of every styling hack below

For example, my right shoulder is more sloped than my left one so if you have a symmetrical collar on your shirt, the tip on the right side will be further down than on the left