sage green silk dress Peyton Strapless Satin Maxi while the pleated embellishments add texture and dimension to the design Dusty Sage Green Maxi Dress

Heres what happened when I tried different strategies for a series of wedding guest outfits last summer

Leather dresses are a great transitional piece because they tend to be lightweight enough to work in warmer temps, but warm enough for when the weather turns a bit chilly

This might include adding strategic ruching or gathering in the bodice, incorporating additional layers of fabric to create more volume where desired, or adjusting the placement of design elements like lace appliques to create optical illusions that flatter your figure

PASTA SALAD ADD-INS And heres what I put into the pasta salad (see above for the why )

Loafers are, by nature, a casual shoe (after all, theyre made for loafing), but that doesnt mean they cant slip into the business casual wardrobe

It's become my go-to party wear midi dress