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Camellia

Non Wedding White

05/20/2017

White shows off tans, limits heat and makes one feel and look fresh. With the admission that a couple of these might serve nontraditional brides, here are some of this season’s models.

Short

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Left: Concerta Off-The-Shoulder Dress –HD in Paris: Feminine fit and flair styling with provocative shoulder ties, eyelet detail, side zipper closure. Lined cotton. $148.

Center: Off-The-Shoulder Eyelet Dress by Donna Morgan– Cute and girly. Off the shoulder silhouette in machine washable cotton. Pullover styling. Would also serve as a bathing suit cover-up. $148.00

Right: Cutout Linen Swing Dress by Mo:Vint- Easy, forgiving silhouette that looks polished. Possibly party ready. Machine washable linen-cotton with neck cut-out detail and tie closure. $128.00

Lace– left to right

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AQUA Lace Flounce Hem DressSomehow sassy and ladylike at the same time. Doily-like lace and a sheer-stitched waist, capped off with a dainty scalloped hemline. High round neck, short sleeves, lace-up front with bow detail, hidden zipper closure. Lined nylon/spandex. $118.00

Carissima Sheath by Byron Lars– Elegant and distinctive. Polyester pencil dress with lace and appliquéd flowers. Features a button front and shapewear lining. $258.00

Escada Lace 3/4-Sleeve Sheath Dress, CamelliaWomanly and gracious. Should skim the figure. Round neckline. Seam detail at waist. Hidden back zipper closure. Lined cotton/polyester. Approx. 40″L down center back. Investment dressing at $2225.00

Keepsake Lace Dress– Show off your figure without advertising. Mermaid silhouette with a form-fitting bodice and super-wide flounce. Round neck, sleeveless, strapless-bra-friendly. Exposed back zipper closure. Allover lace; nude lining on body. $270.00

Longer Styles

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Left: Maje Rome Lace-Overlay Dress– Extremely original and artful. Round neck, short sleeves, allover geo-lace overlay. Illusion sleeves, waist and hem. Grommet details, exposed back zipper closure, partially lined. $570.00

Center: Theory Taytee Eyelet Dress– Pretty and soft. Scalloped V-neck, V-back and high/low hem. Tassel self-tie shoulder straps, allover embroidery. Linen/cotton. $475.00

Right: Laser-Cut Pleated Midi Dress – Airy and casual, tiered, peasant inspired dress. Low, ruffle v-neck, fitted waist, laser cut detail. Zipper closure. Machine washable polyester. $178.00                                                                                              

Not Shown: Amina Mermaid Dress by BHLDN $595.00

And

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Left: Namya Embellished Midi Dress by Korovilas– Dressy but non constricting. Garden-inspired dress adorned with delicate floral applique . Viscose, polyester; viscose lining. Pull over. $528.00

Right: Alisa Linen Dress by Ashro– Beautiful, retro-inspired design. Cold shoulder portrait collar and rhinestone brooch. Side zipper closure. Lined linen/cotton. $119.95. Shipping is expensive but the dress still comes in reasonable.

Opening

Left: Joanna Eyelet Dress by Tracy Reese– Youthful and pretty. Cotton, nylon. Removable belt. Side pockets. Cute, finished collar. $178.00

Center: American Rag Lace Fit & Flare Dress– Sweet lace marries t shirt dress- Exposed back zipper closure. Scoop neckline; A-line silhouette. Allover lace overlay. Cotton/nylon; lining: polyester. $59.99

Right: Smocked Off the Shoulder Tunic Dress– Casual and contemporary. Smocked neckline, sash tie and elastic cuffs. Sale $48.93

The items featured in this article have been chosen by the editors of Woman Around Town simply because we like them and think you may, too. No advertising fees have been paid to Woman Around Town for this article.