blue long sleeve midi dress Royal Cocktail Dress: Elegant Azure Gown This garment fits true to size Chic Royal Blue A-Line Long

The side lace-up detailing introduces an element of intrigue, perfectly balanced with the feminine sweetheart neckline

The dress is being displayed as part of the Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power exhibit, which runs until February 2012.

It may seem like a tall order, but the 16 dresses ahead will have us covered all autumn long just throw a cowboy boot here or a chunky sneaker there and we can basically get dressed in the dark from October through December

For cleaning messes or spills, use a cloth dampened with mild soap and water, and avoid the use of harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive sponges that could damage the surface

Thanks to this not being my first rodeo, I KNOW there is a light at the end of the tunnel with calmer quieter days and maybe even less asks for snacks