white fit and flare midi dress Ayla Cotton / | MESHKI flare silhouette Belted waist Zip back closure Lined Main Theadore Midi Dress - Tip

Reminiscent of warm summer afternoon picnics, we love the classic black or blue and white take on the pattern, as well as some of the more colorful options

Occasion: Perfect as a beach dress for vacation, casual daywear for summer outings, or comfortable lounge dress

Our specialists in London examine the construction, the labels and care tags, the hardware and stitching, and the fabric itself against what each house genuinely produces, and we use Real Authentication for an independent expert opinion where a piece warrants it

Looking for something more subtle

Trying on endless gownsboth award show- and wedding-worthytaught Cho about different silhouettes, styles, and "how far to push the fashion and the comfort." Some designs, while glamorous, are made for "standing, not sitting," she laughs

Body type considerations: Standard proportions work fine with either approach