adrianna papell petite formal dresses Sequinned Column Evening Gown and dressy celebrations Adrianna Papell Platinum 40400 -

This shape, popularised by Dior's "New Look" in the 1940s, symbolised femininity and glamour after the austere wartime years

Mommy & Me Sun Dress in Tan Gingham This soft, tiered gingham dress is made for twirling and timeless memories

Crew-length dress socks with a comfortable stay-up fit

For some reason though, a lot of people have a hard time deciding on which color of shoe to pair with this classic color, especially when wearing burgundy dresses

This post is the first of a series on easy to sew dresses that I first published three years ago

I adore the glamorous off-the-shoulder style on her, especially when paired with her vintage-inspired bob (an absolute trending hairstyle right now!)