blue mermaid prom dress Leila Navy Deep V Neck Satin Long with Appliques Sparkly Light Blue Mermaid Sequins

Guests were encouraged to commission elaborate costumes to give work to the Spitalfield silk weavers, whose business was in sharp decline

This, of course, is not a question men have to deal with

This ruched tie front maxi dress is the epitome of effortless style for your casual wardrobe

While there are some styles you can count on to make an appearance as soon as temperatures start to drop (we're talking knits, off-the-shoulder silhouettes, and neutral hues), others are more of the minute, like runway-inspired pleats, ruffles, and dramatic sleeves

keep heat sources away from fine lace detailing to preserve fabric shape