satin short sleeve dress HELLO MOLLY The Valentina Cap Maxi Olive subtly sculpted with delicate gathering at the side for a beautifully contoured silhouette Mother of the Bride Dress

One of the best parts about being a wedding photographer in Seattle, where theres truly an abundance of creative folks + fellow wedding vendors, is the opportunity I have to collaborate with some pretty dang talented people

A sleek, figure-hugging Fringe Bodycon Dress with long fringe trim that extends to a maxi length

Despite its lightweight fabric, the dress is machine washable, so you can easily wear it on repeat when a heat wave hits

While we love long silhouettes for an earthy, boho event, shorter dresses like this one are super fun and flirty when the sun is shining

Be selfie ready in this white long satin A-line dress by Cinderella Divine BD104W

Tips on dressing up for formal events When it comes to dressing for special events, hourglass figures have an advantage as they can easily flaunt their curves