mini red dress women Velvi - Tori Ruched - and a flattering A Sassy Shortcake Firework Red Dress

My previous experiences with dress shops and trying to find someone who understood my vision for a black gown had left me feeling discouraged and like my unconventional choice wasn't being taken seriously

FABRIC: LINED WITH SOFT JERSEY

Style it as the model does, with strappy flat sandals for a relaxed yet polished daytime look, allowing the dress to remain the focal point

The junior sizing tag (13/14) tells us this was marketed to younger women or those with petite, athletic buildsthe emerging teenage market that would soon dominate 1960s fashion

As readers of ELLE Australia will know, we love a good red carpet

It's the perfect easy style that sweeps your hair out of your face