formal dresses black short A-Line Sweetheart Neck Prom Dress, Black Evening US 2 / Custom Color a timeless piece designed to complement any occasion Little Black Dress, Wool Mini

Make an entrance with the Serena Blue Satin Babydoll Mini Dress

In smart casual, your casual sneakers should still look intentional and complement your overall color palette

They either want to avoid looking over dressed, or they want to avoid looking underwhelming

In business fashion, choose muted colours such as navy blue, grey, beige or pastels, which emphasise elegance and are easy to combine

The rich indigo color transitions effortlessly from the pool to a beach caf, just throw on a sarong or gauze dress for a polished look

Many of the objects and artworks discussed in this article are on show in our Colour Revolution: Victorian fashion, art & design exhibition