Black, charcoal, or dark brown tights pair well with boots and coats, and make dresses feel like a practical choice, not a risky one
But as versatile as they are, you cant pair purple dresses with just any color of makeup
Pair this dress with strappy sandals for a laid-back, breezy look, or elevate it with a pair of wedges and a statement belt for a more defined silhouette
(The hair choice also spotlit the tailoring skill of legendary designer Donatella Versace, who ensured her atelier cut the dress for maximum "kiss me here" exposure on the shoulders, back, and waist.) The gown was styled by Dani Michelle, assisted by Liz Mahon, and pulled from Raffe Vintage, the jaw-dropping archival warehouse run by Nikki Alexa Reynen that also found Kaia Gerber's vintage 1997 Valentino gown for last year's Oscar party circuit