resort cocktail dress 'Adley' Open Front Regular Wash Resort Collection - Mac Duggal

The intricate lace trim adds a delicate touch, while the V-shaped waistline and drop waist design enhance the silhouette with timeless elegance

Team it with gold hoop earrings, mules and a clutch for a look we are loving

Cocktail attire is a step above semi-formal attire and a step below black-tie optional

Captured between the studio and Bronte Beach at sundown Photographer James Tolich shoots muse of the moment, Mileshka Cortes

I mean who would willfully eat a moldy cheese

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