formal prom dress Elegant Blue Tulle V neck Lace Long Dress PG848 US2 / Lavender 16 Occasion Primavera Couture 3923 Size 10

At Hockerty, you can also customize the cuff style and button color.

Silk, or even wool, would probably have been the period choice, since they take dyes so much better than vegetable fibres, especially linen

The off the shoulder bustier dress adds a touch of allure, while a patterned dress with glitter offers sparkle

This goes without saying, but DONT wear white (or champagne, ivory, or light beige)

Take LBD to the next level on your next island getaway with our St Tropez crochet cover-up dress

"Some women choose to wear swim dresses for extra protection from the sun, so check that it has a high UPF rating if so, because not all swimwear will," recommends Teich