prom dresses light purple Zapaka Women Off The Shoulder Lilac A-Line Beaded Long Corset Dress, Lilac / US16 Spaghetti Straps/V Purple tulle lace long prom

Think shiny patent leather, woven knit (like this), bold pops of print and color (like these), and square-toe silhouettes (like this pair) that feel current but timeless

Brown is not good for very light blondes

The slash neckline frames your dcolletage beautifully, creating a balanced look that complements the bold back detail

I tried on this ruched knit dress with a few of my beige and metallic summer sandals, but I ended up wearing these similar black slides with the square toe and woodgrain heel to keep the look bookend the look

And given how brilliantly fashion-forward, preppy, and inherently wearable the pieces are, trust me when I say, you should be too

April weddings call for silhouettes that feel fresh, polished, and adaptable to shifting spring temperatures