white drop waist mini dress Strapless Pleated shaped waistline and the built boohoo Women's Petite Drop Waist

I also switched out the white cord on the hat and chest for a maroon lacy ribbon which gave the overall look a bit more oomph

Lots of online shopping sites where you look up hundreds of dresses until you cant anymore, countless try-on sessions, shoes, accessories, makeup, nails, hair the list is endless

They are $32 and feature memory foam inserts for maximum comfort

MSRP $194.95

Heres your no-nonsense guide to the dresses that always work with tights and boots (especially ankle boots), why they work, and the styling tweaks that make the outfit look intentional instead of accidental

Downton Abbey has created a wave of interest in the early 20s long bead and chiffon gowns while Boardwalk Empire, Cable Girls and the Great Gatsby movie feature short flapper dresses