This effortlessly elegant dress features a flattering v-neckline and short cap sleeves that offer just the right touch of sophistication
A Fort Lauderdale event planner who learned her lesson the hard way tells the newspaper I would rather throw a party and receive 25 calls after, saying What a great party that was, than [get] 25 calls beforehand asking, What does this mean? The moral of the story: leave the Black Tie code to its intended purpose of providing clarity, uniformity, and sophistication
Beach shirt dresses typically feature long sleeves and a modest hemline, providing coverage without sacrificing style
Think chocolate brown, warm navy (with a hint of teal), olive green, camel, and burgundy
The style was widely imitated and adopted during the Great Depression and, later, World War II, as it struck the perfect balance of being elegant yet economical