white two piece vintage dress Cotton Off-the-shoulder Two-piece Maternity Photoshoot Dress, / XL creating the perfect silhouette for your special day White Polka Dots Fluffy Cape

Which is why it pays to invest in a great one (or three)

Lastly, I sewed the buttonholes and buttons on by machine (see my tutorial for a one-step buttonhole here) and a few weeks after the party, I sewed on the patch pockets

Layering chiffon on poplin fabric softens the overall look and adds a light, airy touch to otherwise formal garments

Look for 100% linen or a linen-cotton blend anything with too much synthetic in the mix will feel warm and won't breathe the way summer dressing requires

This darling babydoll mini dress features delicate ruffle straps, an open back silhouette, and flirty keyhole cutout

Do you have extravagant plans or do you like to keep it low-key