blue and white mini dress Joie Puff Sleeve Shirred Floral Print White/Blue This mini dress has a pleated bodice and lace detail trim Fiorenza | Blue Porcelain Print

With weddings and special events starting to happen again this summer, and also just because it feels good to get dressed up after a year of staying home, I thought I'd share some chic dresses that would work for daytime events and evening as well

Pay homage to Belly's big day with a nod to her wedding-day slip dress

As it turned out, having a couple big pockets on your hips is both incredibly handy and pretty stylish

The halter neckline creates a clean and graceful frame, while the open back with a chiffon bow tie closure adds a delicate feminine touch

For example, the classic semi-sheer tunic with an ethnic pattern and a small neckline still retains its place in fashion collections

Instead, my version is less about reinvention and more about optimization