formal dress midnight blue Sparkly Prom Evening EN5614 Size 8 / Blue a stunning option for both evening dresses and formal dresses A-line Sweetheart Strapless Long/Floor-Length Tulle

There are over 2,600 crystals, sequins and beads on lace appliques to beautifully catch the light

Next comes copious amounts of minced garlic, capers for that salty ocean taste, lemon juice + zest for brightness, and a little spicy mustard for zing

So lesson learned : asking relatives ahead of time really does come in handy!:) My good friend Saoirse took a different approach and decided on a dress that took her from day to night

When I initially posted this recipe in November 2012, my camera was an iPhone 3 so the pictures werent very clear

This Rory maxi dress is shockingly flattering (I assumed it would swallow me since Im 51, but it looks great), and easy to style