bhldn paisley 3d embellished side slit maxi dress side-slit Splendid this gown’s stunning design and eye Anthropologie BHLDN Paisley 3D Embellished

Avoid these materials: Cotton (too casual) Linen (too casual and wrinkles easily) Jersey knit (too casual) Denim (never appropriate) Fleece or athletic materials Cheap polyester that looks shiny or stiff Venue Considerations: Matching Your Dress to Location Why Venue Matters The location of the wedding can offer valuable clues about appropriate attirea wedding in a grand ballroom will likely be more formal than a celebration on the beach or in a rustic barn

Here is a closer look at the topcoat I used (and the brush): The paint I used was Behr Marquee Interior Eggshell Acrylic Latex Paint color matched to Farrow and Ball Hague Blue

Lining:98%Polyester+2%Viscose

What influenced 1930s fashion

Soft oatmeal linen blend

The lantern sleeves give it some extra style points, but the tie-waist makes it both stylish and figure-flattering