white square neck dress Pilo Mini in M 3% Spandex Princess Polly Women's Alyn Halter

This outfit transitions easily from a morning beach walk to an afternoon lunch under a shaded terrace

Delicate, detachable off-the-shoulder blouson sleeves float with every movement

You can see the steps in action in the video that accompanies this post, and get all the details in the recipe card below

From the Sciura ladies in their cashmere T-shirts, vintage brooches, and structured pocketbooks that I stopped and stared at more than I ever have with a celebrity to the obvious fashion people I spotted grabbing espresso between meetings in the Illy courtyard near the Via Montenapoleone fashion district, the outfits I set my eyes on during my 10-day trip have been burned into my mental data bank to forever haunt me with their chicness and all-around effortless elegance

Torso: This is the measurement from shoulder to crotch

Fabric I love pieces that accentuate your curves like a more body hugging bodice and a full skirt or a skirt that hits just above the knee