formal white midi dress Adrianna Papell Women's Sleeveless Tea Length Dress, Ivory, 12 Size medium measures 46.5 from shoulder to hem Fiorela White Floral Jacquard Strapless

When to Wear it: Perfect for evening events, art gallery openings, or sophisticated dinner parties where a blend of classic style and modern sophistication is required

Angashion Summer Dress This Angashion Summer Dress ($24) comes in lots of different colors

Common Fabrics The choice of material significantly impacts the dress's formality and structure

My dear friend Dorka Jones (makeup) and Liz Maldonado (hair) both absolutely nailed my vision and made it last through FL weather, reception dancing, and a stream of happy tears

Works for both everyday and more dressed-up moments

Not quite the warm welcome I had hoped for this year