cotton voile dress Edwardian White Layered Lace Lawn Designed to flow effortlessly with every step Greta Cotton Voile Slip Dress

Here, Helen Haughey will share her refined techniques for a beautifully sewn sheath dress, finished with couture details

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Size (in) S M L XL Bust 34 36 38 40 Waist (stretch) 28 30 32 34 Hips 36 38 40 42 Length 46 46 47 48 Size (cm) S M L XL Bust 86 91 97 103 Waist (stretch) 69 74 80 86 Hips 94 99 105 112 Length 116 118 120 122

This outfit is a dream for garden parties, bridal-style birthday celebrations, or any event where you want to feel like the most graceful person in the room

As weve established, a smart casual outfit is nigh-on impossible to define

The contrast in materials is visually stunning and adds an immediate sense of style and depth