red white checkered dress Women's Nikita Wide Strap Midi Gingham | Fair Trade to for classic summer style Altar'd State | Maura Gingham

Fit Detail:Sheer corset bodice with internal boning for sculpted support

Imagine exiting the limo at prom, galas, or other black-tie events in this plus-size long beaded formal dress that shimmers with every step you take

The Art Deco influences of the 1930s can be seen where the neckline of the dress meets the lace at a triangular point, as geometrics of this style subtly made their way into fashion

Patent leather shoes are a must for this tuxedo and matching black tuxedo pants

In terms of salad pairings, oranges are great with greens, fennel, feta cheese, blue cheese, dried fruit, walnuts, pecans and balsamic

All that was left was putting it together and getting my friend Lacy over to snap some pictures