purple elegant dresses Satin A-line Simple Floor Length Evening Dress Formal Dress, Dark Purple Prom Recommended hand wash seperately in cold water Purple Grecian Prom Formal Evening

Now, they are my signature look for the warmer months

But then I saw that 1) the lining was polyester and 2) the stripes didn't match up at the side seams (which for $300 they really should), that 3) the back was shirred and 4) I don't have $300 to spend on a dress, and I decided that I could make a dress that approximated the look of this but didn't have the three things that I didn't like about it

It's got the casual vibes of a t-shirt dress and the bodycon fit means we can easily take it from day to night

Perfect for Special Occasions: Cocktail, Party, Evening, Formal

It is so lightweight and comfortable and easy to style for a variety of occasions, be it a dinner date or an engagement party

Sew an elegant, drapey dress with timeless appeal perfect for evenings out, special events, or breezy daywear