oversized dress Linen Blend Shirt Mini High waist (Empire waistline) Oversized linen dress green

Whether attending a summer wedding, a graduation celebration, or a black-tie dinner, this is a dress that rewards those who appreciate craftsmanship and contemporary elegance in equal measure

Many of the top designers used ruched fabric to give a basque effect while maintaining a corset bodice for structure and support in this season's designs

Botanicals are a great print option for mother-of-the-bride garden wedding dresses (though note this chic style comes in dozens of satin charmeuse solids for other seasons, as well!)

You can easily transition from work to weekend by switching up your shoes

The must-have elements for mastering the SoCal look: distressed denim, lace cover-ups and crochet crops, bandanas and headbands

The recipe below makes quite a bit of dressing, so if you need less, just modify the amount to suit your needs