Blue Printed Silk Evening Gown

The Stylist Take

We'd take this in the direction of an eccentric European gallery patron rather than a traditional black-tie guest. An enormous pair of vintage silver earrings, a rigid mirrored minaudière and pointed black satin pumps would give the romantic silk a sharper edge. Pull the hair into an imperfect sculptural updo, leaving the shoulders and neckline completely exposed, and finish with a deep plum lip. For the arrival, add an oversized black opera coat worn open and slipping slightly off the shoulders. The contrast between the painterly blue and the severe accessories is what makes it feel modern.