long sleeve sage green dress Mac Duggal Embellished Floral Gown in Multi at Nordstrom, Size 8 with its V KissProm Sage Long Sleeves A

Style with a lavender headband to bring out the sumptuous pattern

Iceberg lettuce is undervalued and decidedly unfancy

Knee-high and over-the-knee boots add warmth without disrupting the silhouette

That freshness made it our go-to bottled ranch for salads

Why empire waists work: Define your smallest point (under the bust) Create vertical lines that elongate your torso Allow unlimited room at the tummy without looking oversized Balance proportions by emphasizing the upper body Empire waist styles work beautifully for spring wedding guest dress occasions in flowing chiffon or for formal events in elegant jersey knits

How I like to wear it: Keep everything else simple: a small bag, minimal jewelry, maybe a soft sweater or jacket if its chilly