long embroidered dress Zapaka Women Embroidery Prom Green V-neck Spaghetti Straps A-Line Evening Dress, Green / UK28 The lace Summer Floral Embroidered Dress for

I had already told him I had no plans that day and that I usually just make plans spontaneously

The gown's elegant shoulder straps lead to a low V-back, finished with a refined row of classic pearl buttons

The top is a light printed fabric that wraps and ties, the red camellias clear against the white

You're dressing up for an occasion, not for a board meeting

Semi-formal: I think semi-formal is the way to go for most weddings that don't specify a dress code

I'm happy that I persisted with the Duchess of Diamonds gown, too, despite my initial ignorance about the dress' origins, and all of the hassles with my Etsy purchase