Standing at the podium, preparing to speak wearing the sweet sky-blue color on this strapless dress, you decide to scrap your entire speech on style, giving only a quick piece advice so there’s more time to mingle. As you step off the stage with the reef-like ivory overlay of this back-zipped frock looking fabulous, applause surrounds you, and you head straight for the reception. Above a padded bust is a coral necklace that garners many compliments, and beneath an A-line hem are wood-soled heels that every attendee seems to love. When the evening ends, and you slip a sheer shawl over your shoulders for the short walk home, you smile as big as the sea, for brief is best and beauty is on your side.