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The long sleeves give this plus-size wedding gown an added vintage feel, with fabric-covered buttons at the cuff a true ode to classic bridal details

Open backs were a signature style of the thirties formal dress

Clean, versatile and endlessly wearable, they're the definition of everyday comfortable black flats

Banks-Blaney is already eyeing the designers he thinks have the potential to stand the test of time, to become the next bones of fashion. He mentions Erdem Moralioglu for florals and printing techniques, Christopher Kane for layered dresses and Mary Katrantzous graphic prints

To take this combo into workwear territory or a more formal dinner setting, switch out the sandals for a simple stiletto heel (see top photo)