mesh and sequin dress Skylar Pink Multi-Color Maxi Partially lined GL3028 | Sequin Illusion Sweetheart

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Start by looking at the invite for clues as to how smart the event will be you can gauge how casual a party is going to feel by noting if youre invited to the pub via text or a stiff piece of card with a swirly font that requests the pleasure of your company at a stately home

Can be dry cleaned

Whether youre new to sewing or looking for a quick and satisfying project, this pattern is a great choice

No tight straps or restrictive bodices here

Or look for dresses that skim over your mid-section altogether, drawing the eye elsewhere (shoulders, neckline, legs)