green strapless dress Siobhan Mini Forest straps with lace Zapakasa Women Dark Green Cocktail

Theres no simpler way to look instantly stylish than slipping on a fabulous dress

Petite Cocktail Dresses: Cocktail dresses designed specifically for petite proportions eliminate many of the fit challenges associated with standard sizing

As everything's upcycled, I spend a lot of time at thrift stores and estate sales, finding the perfect fabrics to blend together. It wasnt long before her ballooning silhouettes took flight on social media actor Zaina Miuccia was an early adoptee, sporting Dorrys head-turning Sophia dress with padded pink flip-flops on the streets of New York

But what surprised me was how comfortable I felt dressed as a woman

So many brides are surprised by what they fall in love with once they start trying gowns on, so be sure to come in with an open mind

Waist - 42 inches