maxi long sleeve sequin dress A Line Hot Pink A delicate button Rose Gold Sequin Maxi Dress

Sleeves tend to be ultra-feminine, whether they are long and billowing, asymmetrical, whisper thin or off-the-shoulder

Another option could be a sleeveless dress that allows you to wear different tops underneath, play with color, and have a bit more variety

Age: difficult to say, but whoever made this probably used an authentic 1930s pattern

Even Parisian dressmakers were reportedly using the American sewing machine by 1858 (Cunnington 192)

DON'T: BE AFRAID TO LOSE THE TIE Even if you are wearing a button-up shirt, forgoing the tie is a good idea for the beach

The square neckline is flattering, and I like that it gives me a little more coverage than a scoop neck or V-neck