At Valentino, then-designer Pierpaolo Piccioli offered 63 variations on the black dress, 45 of them extending from below the knee to the floor
Grande completed the look with hoop earrings and a few dainty diamond rings
A flowy shrug or cape pairs beautifully with open-toe sandals or strappy heels for a more relaxed, romantic look
Choose a skin-tone or heather gray undershirt rather than white, as white-on-white actually increases visibility through the fabric
Wear it to: A hotel rooftop bar Wear it with: White linen trousers and a pair of camel-colored boat shoes Lulus Cheerful Season Blue Striped Two-Piece Midi Dress With Pockets Everything about this look says 'summer', from its nautical striped print, to its breathable silhouette
In the artists impression below right, the lady is shown with her outer garment, a himation , draped over her head, which is probably how most women went abroad outdoors