linen formal dress Ylang 15 Whether paired with sandals for a casual day out or dressed up with heels for an evening event Navy Blue Cotton Linen Open-Back

Because the straight grain and cross grain do not hang in the same way the cross grain is twisted less firmly than the straight grain and it hangs longer than the straight grain, which skews the balance of the garment and will cause it to spiral around the body

From the moment we stepped into the horse-drawn carriage to be taken to the ball (because one doesnt arrive at a ball by car , for heavens sake!), it truly felt as if we had stepped into a Jane Austen Netherfield Ball, with a hint of Cinderella thrown in for good measure

For cooler weather, layer with an elegant overcoat or trendy cardigan

I'm going to be doing a version of this look for my welcome reception