When you want to have some colour in your gown, you have to be so careful how you do it. Go for all over colour or have a bold shade picked out in the detailing such as a sash or embroidery. For real contrast with white, this black ribbon detailing on the hem is the way to go. The fit to flare silk charmeuse gown has a plunging neckline with brooch and the ribbon detail is a great contemporary twist from this innovative designer.

Unfortunately for us Europeans, Meg Guess is situated in Oklahoma City, so let’s cross our fingers and hope some bright spark brings the range over here pronto.

‘Borgata’ by Meg Guess Couture.

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