black and white wrap dress Gingham catching logo pattern Black and White Wrap Inspired

As dress and design historian Amber Butchart put it when curating Splash!, a recent exhibition on swimming and style at the Design Museum in London: Swimwears close relationship with the body means it reflects changing attitudes to modesty, morality and public display

I was aiming for the sort of wide-set straps you tend to see on sweetheart dresses in the style of the 50's

Golden textured fabrics by Saint Laurent or Ferragamo

Collar Style: Stand

This dressing is rich, tangy and easily made with just 5 simple ingredients balsamic vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard and fresh herbs

Sweater dresses also look lovely topped by an elegant coat, should your gathering be outside