There are a few must-rent summer essentials on our list this season
According to the Oxford English Dictionary , the first published use of the saying came in a 1719 poem Epistle to Ramsay by William Hamilton: The bonny Lines therein thou sent me, / How to the nines they did content me. The exact phrasing appeared in 1837 in The New York Herald : One evening a smart young mechanic, dressed to the nines, might have been seen wending his way along Broadway. Today, to the nines commonly describes a situation where someone has gone all out, clothing-related or otherwise
It combines historical relevance with classic elegance and, thanks to the recent service, is also an extremely pleasant daily companion
Perfect for cocktail parties or evening events, this dress requires minimal accessorising - simply pair with strappy heels as shown and add statement earrings for a touch of sparkle
Attached to the top is a very unique peplum in the front and train in the back
For more information, see the NYS 4-H Youth Development Attire Guide
