A wrap or cover-up: If you want coverage for the arms or shoulders, choose a wrap, a tailored jacket, or a shawl in a complementary fabric
My main stipulations for a dress for the occasion were: Dressy, but not black tie-fancy Trendy and a little sexy, but not overly attention-getting Dark colors, no flower printsseeing as how the wedding was in mid-September, I didnt want anything too summery Something I could comfortably dance in Under $100 total (rental, shipping, tax, etc) As I browsed through tons and tons of dresses I kept finding myself being drawn to ones in varying shades of blue
cummerbund, for exampleso familiarize yourself with the options and dont be afraid to befriend one of the consultants at a local formalwear store
The size notes and retro details allow you to envision it as a real throwback dress with a handcrafted, ever so slightly