black mesh dress Léana Panel Ruched Maxi length cut for a flattering Oasis Mesh Dress - /

( This pattern, you may notice, is quite similar to Butterick 6835 the only difference is that the bodice of Butterick 7172 has gathers rather than tucks, and the skirt is gathered as opposed to circular.) Now that I think of it, I did make one other change to the bodice by adding a button closure down the middle

For example, Black Tie usually isnt required for an evening dinner nowadays, but you can indulge if you want to

Lands End Cotton Modal Surplice Maxi Dress Kim @kimair above (read her style interview here) shows how you could wear your summer dress with silver shoes

I suggest starting with just a bit of each and adding more only if needed

She and Law sourced another dress by the designer for her Wicked: One Wonderful Night performance earlier this month

The dress is loose fitting, sleeveless and comes with a V neckline both the front and back