royal blue flowy dress Off the Shoulder Ruffle Tiered Tulle Long Prom Dresses MD4013101 – Dressmeet Yes Shown Color Leely Women Royal Blue Floral

I made a scarf change here, so that I could include this gorgeous Image Diary piece, but otherwise the olive accessory family worked really nicely with this dress, too

As a fashion journalist, I spend a lot of time thinking about trendsthe fleeting ones that spark momentary obsession, the enduring ones that are permanent fixtures and the classic ones that resurface every few years

And as temps start to drop, I'd pair with a faux fur stole or cashmere pashmina

Be your own Elizabeth Bennet in a perfectly tailored, high-quality, historically accurate Regency era day dress

When you're putting together your outfit for my birthday, remember to consider the venue, the weather, and most importantly, what makes you feel amazing