ivory velvet dress Unique Vintage Peacock Embossed Flutter Sleeve Lenora Swi creating a flattering KissProm Off-the-Shoulder Sheath Velvet Midi

Dramatic jewel tones, romantic pastels, rich greens or simple succulents will beautifully complement your dress

Trace an outline of it on paper before you wash it

Place all the Dressing Ingredients into a small bowl, food processor, or high-speed blender, mix well until smooth and emulsified

The goal is still elegance, but it needs to be the kind of elegance that works in real conditions, not the kind that looks perfect only when you are standing still indoors

I expected that to happen, because I've lived through 30 New York City summers and have gotten much worse from men (like the infamous Man Rubbing His Erection Into My Thigh On The 1 Train experience of 2012), but the looks and whispers started to make my silly endeavor feel a little more shameful