white slip mini dress Zipper A-Line Slip mini dress with lace detailing in ivory in a LENZING ECOVERO Viscose with a luxurious matte finish. Natilee Slip Mini Dress for

Halter dresses gained even more popularity during the fifties when both Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell chose the flattering neckline for their 1952 photography session after signing their names in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater

Flat dry sand, stable path to the venue, no significant terrain to navigate a maxi in chiffon or silk moves gorgeously in ocean breeze and looks stunning in photos

My aversion to specific early 2000s fashion trends comes from firsthand experience, since I went through my most awkward tween and teenage years in the thick of it, when we were all trying to replicate the lace-up pants, low-rise minis, rhinestone-accented tees and bedazzled bags worn by the eras trendsetting icons like Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie, Britney Spears and Mischa Barton

This ensemble offers a balance of sophistication and comfort

We almost put this one up to an IN or OUT vote, but we thought better of it

Fit was great