long sleeve floral mini dress Ulla Johnson Slight stretch Clean Green Vintage Floral Button Through

About the Photographer: Cara Taylor Swift, the creative force behind Fast Horse Photography, specializes in capturing the feeling of being with horses

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With a formal gown, the formal fabric, a little bit more tailored or fitted structure, and extra long and lean silhouette make the look decidedly formal or black tie

The long sleeves balance the dramatic details beautifully, creating a look that's both modest and show-stopping

These are also dresses I constantly rave about to my family and friends many of whom now own their own versions based on my suggestion

The skirt pieces are from Vintage Vouge V2960 but gathered instead of pleated, and the sash I designed myself with self-fringe edges