midi elegant white dresses Frank & Eileen Women's Eyelet Dress, Grace Dress, Eyelet Cotton, Size XS, Front leg slit Midi White Dresses | Nordstrom

Because the models pictured online likely have different proportions than you, it can be difficult to tell how a dress will actually look on your frame without trying it on

Unlined sweater knit fabric, plenty of stretch

Our gowns are built to travel, breathe in warm weather, photograph in natural light, and move through an entire day without restriction

Overall a lot of hassle

Lightweight fabric means you'll stay cool as a cucumber all night too

Few garments are as iconic as the little black dress, which has often been held up by the fashion industry as the one piece every woman should have in her wardrobe, says Ripley in the statement