"Ballet necklines also work well for those who would rather have a little more coverage, plus they are really graceful and feminine," she adds
Featuring a trendy and chic strappy mesh design, the dress is perfect for a special occasion
You will need 2 hood pieces for the outer cape and 2 hood pieces for the lining
Cut into quarters lengthwise, then cut each quarter into 3-inch pieces being careful not to separate the wedges into leaves
This navy linen is suitable when the weather is cool, and we all know linen is the perfect fabric in a heat wave- and (surprisingly) it actually gets very hot and humid here in Minnesota in the summer
Up close, the bodice slows everything down: a classic narrow V-waist sketches the figure inward to its smallest point, while antique shirring gathers across the midriff for a hold that feels artisanal rather than stiff