blue and white formal dress ZAPAKA Women Flower Corset Long Prom With Slit Spaghetti Straps Ruched Wedding Party Dress, White Blue Flower / US6 evoking a whimsical charm Formal Dresses | ALYCE Paris

The dramatic lantern-style long sleeves add volume and presence, while a high slit reveals a confident, modern edge beneath the classic lines

in each case, the costume designers opted to stay with the original design because its so easy to layer meaning onto it

And just wait until you see the back

My collection of dresses isnt huge (I dont have the closet space!) so I am thoughtful about those I add, those I rewear a lot and those I decide to retire

Not off-white, not ivory, not the kind of white that has a yellow undertone

Wardrobe staples are aptly named for a reasontheir staying power is earned through their versatility