I love the almost-sheer skirt and fitted, embellished bodice with its daring low-back
In Letters to an Incognita (edited and published 1889), author Prosper Mrime (of novella Carmen fame, which was adapted by Bizet into the opera) wrote: "At a recent masked ball, a lady had the temerity to appear in a costume of 1806, without crinoline, which produced quite the sensation"
We recommend investing in a few thick pairs of high-quality tights as well as a stylish but warm winter coat or two to layer over top
Meet the Midnight Lace Mini Dress from Sassy Shortcake
(For yesterday's ceremony, she chose purple, a colour which has been said to promote the idea of bi-partisanship because it's the result of mixing red and blue.) Melania has cleaved to her tried-and-tested formula of the worlds most luxurious brands with a polished roster of outfits in black-and-white: a sharp-shouldered white trouser suit by Dolce & Gabbana, as well as a grey double-breasted coat by Dior