dark blue maxi dress Plus-Size Navy Long Formal Prom by La Femme Navy / 16W directional pleating Alie Street Cruise Cowl Neck

This style flows into a delicate gathering on the left side of the dress which creates additional tummy coverage and a fitted but more forgiving bodice

pic.twitter.com/i6BwVzPzSZ Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 27, 2015 Friends and co-workers worldwide are debating the true hues of a royal blue dress with black lace that, to many an eye, transforms in one photograph into gold and white

Either way, a warm afternoon on the water with your crew is genuinely hard to beat

Keep hair slicked back in a low bun for a clean architectural feel

Have some fun in this beautiful lemon tiered mini dress with back tie detail

Leopard Clutch / Michael Kors Watch / David Yurman Bracelets (here & here) / c/o Bauble Bar Earrings