tie strap dress Women's Mara Tie straps sit atop a ruffle lined sweetheart neckline Milla Women's Hydrangea Tender Floral

On the color front, black, white, navy, grey and white pair easily with everything

This isnt strictly speaking a dress code, but it is a request you will see from time to time on invitations, particularly to dressed-up but light-hearted affairs like brunches and church outings

Heres a breakdown of how 1950s dresses evolved from the start to the end of the decade, how celebrities defined their own styles, and how dresses were accessorized in the 50s

Breast taping, in particular, could be a candidate as a) it is mentioned in the literature several times and b) it wouldnt go over the shoulders

A comfortable T-shirt or tank top goes great with this look

Case in point, youll be hard-pressed to find ladies not wearing dresses and heels