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I am 7 months pregnant and wore the dress to my husbands Christmas party

SEWING INSTRUCTION You will need: Fabric of your choice

The strappy sandals in a light neutral beige are the perfect match for my pale skin, and they have that barely there look that keeps all eyes on the dress

This is an ode to the black summer dress and is dedicated to anyone who has found the prevailing summer aesthetic at odds with their personal style

While a cocktail dressshorter, possibly ritzier might cut it if your host is more relaxed, its best to assume that a floor-sweeping number (or the aforementioned tuxedo situation) is expected