In a world of trends, I choose to be a timeless queen — this emerald green satin gown from New York Dress, framed up in one of Princeton University's Gothic stone archways.

New York Dress keeps turning out gorgeous evening pieces, and the slit and draping on this one made it an easy favorite.

Trends come and go. A dress like this one doesn't need them. Follow along for the day-to-day on Instagram @roopsi_bansal.