pink lace babydoll dress Garden Party in custom embroidered eyelet detailing with lace seamed beneath. Altar'd State | Kennedie Satin

In fact, Parisian socialite and actress Suzanne Orlandi is thought to be the first woman to wear a black Chanel dress, a long black velvet dress with a stark white collar that she wore to be photographed in 1912

But just like knowing when to wear brown shoes with your favorite suit and when to stick with black, it's a skill every stylish man should know

Semi-Formal: Elegance with Ease Semi-formal attire is a step up from office wear but less grand than formal events

While sundresses can cover a variety of lengths, fabrics, and styles, the thing that separates a ~sundress~ from a ~regular dress~ is its ability to be worn under the unforgiving scorching sun (but never forget your SPF!)