velvet and lace dress Quintessa Black Corset Off Shoulder Gown XS / 2 Fitted silhouette that enhances the figure Black Velvet Dress with 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

All thoughts and opinions, as always, are my own

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

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