An A-line dress in emerald green has a natural formality that suits proper occasions without needing to be a gown. The shape is flattering and the silhouette skims rather than clings which reads as intentional and elegant. Emerald is a colour that photographs well and sits somewhere between bold and classic. The A-line works in most fabrics but feels best in something with a bit of weight to it. Cotton blends, linen mixes, structured synthetics all work. Pair it with simple shoes and minimal jewellery and you have an outfit that looks considered and complete.