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Theres something undeniably magnetic about a gold strapless dressequal parts statement and staple, with just enough edge to keep things interesting

Grandma was on a roll

For more detail on this and the reasons why, you can check out my post on The Best Fabric Dyes for 23 Fabrics , but at a high level, heres what you need to know: Plant fibers like cotton, linen, hemp, rayon, and bamboo require fiber-reactive dyes to form a strong chemical bond, and youll need to put together a dye bath that also contains soda ash and salt as catalysts

The long skirt, billowy sleeves and square neckline give this an almost royal vibe, and it's made of a unique glitter mesh fabric that gives it just a touch of sparkle

For those, we'd recommend a glam pointy pump or a sandal heel.) If you're looking for visual inspiration, you're in luck: we're in the midst of fashion month, which means that the street style set are out in their droves

"Why blend in when you can stand out?" In today's fashion landscape, the boundaries between casual and formal are delightfully blurred