blue ombre dress Natalia Strapless Maxi Model is wearing Blue Ombre color. Ellee Maxi Dress Blue Ombre

With an oversized bow and long pleated skirt, the original version of this dress was actually sleeveless, but the Princess of Wales had it personally customised to add sleeves

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a royal blue dress for her engagement photos to Prince William

Its basically my job (nay, my duty) to scour retail sites looking at the latest new arrivals

For those who are looking to break the mold and have some fun, you can make a statement (while still following the semi formal dress code) by adding bold colors and unexpected accessories

This is a fantastic condition WWII USMC Dress Blues Uniform Tunic in approximate size US 36 with a gorgeous bullions embroidered pilot's wings

Whereas a bright red jacket can look absolutely stunning it might limit you to what you can wear it with