The off-the-rack courthouse dress is convenient until it arrives and the bust gapes, the sleeves are too tight, or the length is wrong for your height
While black tie, cocktail and smart casual are somewhat easier to traverse, treading the paradoxical line between what you would normally wear to the beach and what you would don for a more formal affair can be tricky
Strapless Pleated Ruffled A-Line Gown with Side Split
Featuring a midi length and back slit, The Slip Skirts lightweight twill construction ensures year-round appeal
If on the other hand you have a big personality and want a dress to match, absolutely go for it, but just beware in your exuberance that you dont topple too far over that edge
These bestsellers from Sam Edelman (which come in a medium or wide width) feature an adjustable buckle on the back and a chic pointed toe that's roomy enough to keep from pinching your toesplus, they come in SO many color options