black long formal dress ZAPAKA Women Sheath Off The Shoulder Sleeves Mesh And Lace Long Formal Wear Dress, Black / US8 Spaghetti Strap Color FQA Long Black Evening Gowns

I was hooked on the book by the first line: I was surprised to see a white man walk in Joppys bar. The style is obviously derived from Raymond Chandler and other hardboiled/noir influences, but it also has the unique selling point of talking about LA in the 1940s from the perspective of a black man, and Mosley has the perfect authorial voice

He wrote that it started gradually from 'earrings and fingernails' and then moved on to 'tops and tight leather shorts'

On the right, I decided to go a little dressier

62% Viscose

This look transitions beautifully from a port day brunch to an afternoon of exploring charming coastal villages

Plus, it pairs perfectly with the dress's cowl neckline, cross-back straps, scooped back and elegantly understated silhouette