black swing dress Love Bites dress sewn in NYC Black Cotton Linen Sleeveless Paneled

Daytime black can still work, but it needs lighter fabric, softer styling, or a less severe silhouette

"That would be something." McNeill plays guitar and sings in a band named Canach that plays what she described as "traditional Scottish folky music." Her band played at the wedding

Occasions: Evening events, weddings, formal dinners

Linking up with Elegance & Mommyhood, Curly Crafty Mom, Beautifully Candid, Living on Cloud Nine, Adri Lately, Meet at the Barre, Threads for Thomas, Nancys Fashion Style, A Pocketful of Polka Dots, Shelbee on the Edge, Michelles Pa(i)ge + Northwest Blonde, and Pink Sole.

Standing tall, pulling the shoulders down and back, and engaging your core not only improves the visual, statuesque line of the dress but actively helps the garment fit better

Wear them with one strap unbuttoned over a striped long-sleeve shirt