long white dress graduation Wedtrend Women with Slit Spaghetti Straps Chiffon Grad Ceremony Dress, White / US4 Style # White Tulle Lace Long Prom

Maeve by Anthropologie Bernadette Sequined Midi Dress Retail Value $228, Cost to Keep $66.12 How I styled it: A sequin dress as a concept has a very strong New Years Eve or otherwise party girl association for me, but I liked how this one is updated with sleeves, a swingy silhouette, and a houndstooth pattern

Its Old Hollywood but with a fresh and modern flair

Long styles require the most careful attention to fit and to the specific venue, but when the occasion warrants them they create an impression that shorter styles cannot replicate

While I do think all of those tips are important, I also think that sometimes its important to just have a few solid recommendations that anyone can follow

I finally remembered to take a photo of the top for you to show off that gorgeous wood grain I had originally fallen in love with

For ladies, keep spare hair ties and bobby pins in case humidity attacks your hairstyle