black linen mini dress Button-Front Sleeveless with V-Neck Cool iron on reverse KATHLEEN LINEN MINI DRESS

Coats narrowed from the sheltering tents of earlier seasons

With subtle lace accents or minimalist elegance like the Merlin, a classic gown creates a polished, graceful look that photographs beautifully for years to come

If you cannot afford a higher priced shirt, you can always attach a simple basic button to the area where the gauntlet button should be

Choosing to add some bling to a simple dress (such as the black dress in the infographic above) is a good idea

1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce teaspoon dried parsley teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon onion powder teaspoon smoked paprika teaspoon salt teaspoon black pepper

Soft neutral backgrounds like ivory, blush, or light blue allow the embroidery to stand out