The modern fit ensures a flattering silhouette, making it perfect for both formal and casual occasions
Try to keep it minimal and to the point
A lightweight knit or cardigan is the perfect add-on for summer evenings once the sun sets, while a white or grey t-shirt over the top of your dress will give ultra-feminine frocks a more casual edge, and make it look like you have a top and skirt on - great if you're trying to create a little capsule travel wardrobe
The actual clothes that academics wear, though, only partially explain the professions reputation for bad attire
Air-conditioned venues can make lightweight outfits feel chilly during dinner, while uplighting can exaggerate sheen or wrinkle patterns
But The Great stars pearlescent look, with its sweet bow-bedecked bodice and 50s-style skirt, set the tone on a night that looked to the past for winning fashion that read classic, rather than overtly contemporary