cream ruffle dress Off Shoulder Tiered Maternity Maxi a gathered seam at the waist and a flared skirt with a gathered Beige Tiered Ruffle Polka Dot

The wrap style cinches at the waist, enhancing your natural curves while offering comfort and movement

or just the minidress for more casual lounging in the White Tower of Minas Tirith

Cocktail-appropriate options abound in playful, asymmetrical silhouettes, be they intricately draped like these Victoria Beckham and Acler neutral-toned beauties, or simpler, slip-inspired pieces from Jason Wu and Stella McCartney

Blake-stitched, probably from the late 1980s, I picked them up on eBay having seen a pair on a friend

The corset-style bodice shapes the silhouette beautifully, while the off-shoulder puff sleeves add a romantic touch

I used sriracha the day I took these photos because I had some in the fridge (and I bet a lot of you do, too)