But for the rest of us, there are other plenty of hand-smocked dresses available for the well-turned out little girl. I have a particular weak spot for Polly Flinders, a dress company that sold simply gorgeous hand-smocked dresses out of Sears in the sixties and seventies
This is the mindset that inspired designer Shanna Goldstone to start Pari Passu (named after the Latin phrase for equal footing)
From top to bottom, the Veronica dress is the perfect pick for birthday parties or mid-glitz pageants
(Oh, and if youre *really* trying to maximize comfort, make sure you get the Soft Footbed.) Im an avowed Boston-wearerI (literally) wear through a new pair every yearbut it was actually the Arizonas that made me fall in love with the pillow-soft cork footbed and the slightly bulbous toe box, says Style Commerce Writer Reed Nelson
Its also lovely drizzled over roasted vegetables, spooned onto a salad with fruit and nuts, or used to wake up a pasta salad that needs something lighter and fresher for the warmer months
This elegant dress is crafted from luxurious rhinestones and beadings, complemented by a soft, breathable lining for all-day comfort
