I do like lace and crochet, and would prefer a short tea dress or a simple long dress.

You'll wear it far less than a long dress, which will look effortlessly good throughout the summer.

Alternatively, skip the whole agonising debate and save red for a long dress.

Five: just because you think this may be your only chance to wear a long dress, don't be tempted by some princessy meringue number.

Imagine that you're fairly short, wearing a long dress and holding a precious violin.