brown green dress Cross Back - Olive Dress - Silk Dress - Wedding Guest Dress - Party Dress - Bridesmaids Dress - Gift for Her LAA116 The pleated A line skirt is midi length La Lune High Neck Cowl

If you think of how many people were grieving after the First World War, and then there was the influenza epidemic that killed enormous numbers, says Justine Picardie, author of Coco Chanel: The Legend And The Life (2010)

These shades deliver: Royal blue dresses make a bold, vibrant statement, while navy dresses bring a timeless, polished feel to elevated events

Emily Ratajkowski wearing a red jumpsuit and blue and green sandals at the Narciso Rodriguez Bottletop Collection x Pepsi launch in May 2014

Fit: Slim (runs narrow in chest/arms size up if between sizes or prefer ease)

Powder blue adds unexpectedly fresh contrast