printed poplin midi dress Zara - - White / Red - Xl and a polished silhouette that feels both timeless and easy to wear Floral Dorothy Perkins Petite Puff

RWB: By the Beach Im kicking it off with red, white, and blue outfits you might wear beachside this summer

I got this within 3 days of a formal wedding and will probably wear it to an annual high end gala this coming spring now that I know its that kind of quality

Lace floral appliques adorn the dress while the mermaid skirt creates a beautiful shape

To style it right, leave a few top buttons undone, roll up the sleeves, and finish with a chunky chain or statement pendant

Julia Faye Smith, author of Ann Lowes biography Something to Prove , told ELLE : Ann always felt it was Mrs

I love to casually dress this style down as much as I enjoy dressing it up for more formal occasions