long black mermaid dress with Feathers in style GL3123 See off Sexy Black Mermaid Slit Formal

Shop My Outfit Here: Dress// Sachin & Babi via Rent the Runway (similar here) Handbag// Marc Jacobs Shoes// Marc Fisher Earrings// BaubleBar (similar here and here) Bracelet// Amazon This is the second post in my series of what to wear to a Spring and Summer wedding

Sleeve Style : Sleeveless with Matching Jacket

The criss-cross lace-up back cinches to sculpt a silhouette of timeless elegance, while the slit subtly flirts with each step

The two women behind them might have been either free or enslaved, but did not have the resources to purchase and wear the ornate and colorful head-wraps that are seen in other Brunias paintings

Long sleeves offer sophisticated coverage for formal events

From her iconic looks like the revenge dress, to the casual street styles she would put together to pick her kids up from school, she had a way of effortlessly looking chic