white boat neck dress JOAH BROWN Boatneck Mini | formal occasions Lainey Boat Neck Mini Dress

In theory, stuffing should be full of savoury flavour, but some versions fall flat

Style with minimal jewellery and strappy heels for important meetings, then transition effortlessly to evening drinks without changing

A composed Prada dress with understated authority

The leg slit and ruched draping only add to the formal look and feel of the frock

The decision to bring back the AGSU was driven by a desire to reconnect with the Army's rich history and heritage

(A Wirecutter style editor has been happily wearing them for over a decade, and we were excited to try them at her recommendation.) Alas, we had some fit issues