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Weather: Consider the season and climate

SHOP THE LOOK: You can't go through summer without adding a white cotton dress (or several) to your wardrobe

I went for the v neck sleeveless option and had to go for the green (my favorite color and also festive!) but you can browse all the Amazon lace dresses here

Her ensemble was decidedly minimal on jewelryopting only for a small stack of rings and a diamond braceletbut was effortlessly completed with a pair of gold-toned accessories

I had a vague idea that I needed a high-necked, black sheath dress, such as people sport in TV funerals

Here, the experience is as meaningful as the dress itself- personal and beautiful