purple flowery dress Elyra Light 3D Floral Prom perfect for gliding across the dance floor Violet Floral Sequin Gown 12

If a dress features a statement-making slit that travels high up the thigh, the rest of the gown should err heavily on the side of modesty to counterbalance the exposure

It's an endlessly versatile midi style that you can wear to the office or out to brunch

Find Vanity in blush pink, white, and mint

This dress suits many occasions casual outings, travel, dinners, and dressier events

Usually a narrow opening for modesty

Audrey Hepburn, Givenchy, 1954 These days, Oscars fashion is all about designer collaborations, but when Audrey Hepburn took home her Academy Award for best actress, thanks to her charming work in Roman Holiday, that was not the case