halter neck linen dress Open Edit Blend Minidress in White at Nordstrom, Size Medium Designed with a tie James Perse Linen Halter Dress

Decorative pale yellow buttons accent the front bodice, while horizontal bands of yellow ric-rac trim define the empire seam and repeat around the torso for visual structure

For something more playful, try a bright pop of color like coral, magenta, or even a soft yellow

Designed with a fitted bodice, corset-style lace-up back, and a softly flared skirt, it delivers the look of a dress with the comfort and coverage of a hidden short

Key design elements in this wedding included a Chuppah to honor the grooms Jewish heritage, personalized favors of olive oil to honor the brides Italian heritage and monogrammed golf balls as an ode to the grooms favorite pastime

What to wear at the end of this summer

Before the 1930s, buyers would purchase copies of Paris designs and resell them in their home countries