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Painter Nelson Shanks has attracted amusement and kudos with his revelation that he depicted the shadow of Monica Lewinskys stained blue dress in his official portrait of Bill Clinton for Washington DCs National Portrait Gallery

Below, shop the warm dresses we have our eye on this season

The olive green trend allows you to add color to your wardrobe, but without straying too far from the neutral family (aka my comfort zone)

There are so many phenomenal designers and boutiques selling the most amazingly crafted UK-produced gowns, offering a bespoke service or providing access to some of the very best high-end designers in the world

Dressy, but not black tie dressy