Emilie Maxi Dress

The Emilie is old world glamour without the costume feel. Golden embroidery and shimmer trace an off shoulder bodice and sheer sleeves, a beaded band marks the waist, and the skirt pours toward the floor in soft champagne tones.

Long sleeve formal dresses usually add weight, but these sleeves are sheer, so the coverage never turns into heat. That bared shoulder line keeps the whole thing from reading like period drama.

Hair up, earrings on, and you are done.