navy blue dress with gold NicoBlu Palmira Short Shift in Robin Egg and Embellishment 6 See plus Sleeveless Illusion Floral Embroidery Sheath

The right fabric instantly signals the right dress code level

Were talking a mix of soybean, canola and sunflower seed oils, buttermilk, egg yolks and a flurry of spices (onion and garlic powders, black pepper, dried parsley, dill, chives and oregano)

I learned a few other great tips and tricks when going through this shopping process

This mermaid wedding dress features a chic off shoulder design and intricate lace detailing throughout

We chose to accent this dress with a black stiletto, but a pair of neutral-colored heeled shoes will work just as well

You can see in these two photos how I used the same linen tank as a simple base and transformed it into two very different outfits by layering pieces with various textures, proportions, and colors