Your dress code: Garden Party Formal. Your guests: Absolutely serving. I love a classic black tie wedding but something about garden party just speaks to me!!

There's a color ready to match your mood

Model 2 wears a size 1x and is 5'8 with a 40" waist, 47" hip

Features a lace up back and back zipper closure

The side cutouts along the bodice add just the right amount of personality, not to mention a little extra airflow for the summer wedding season

Can be made of violet flax with silver Celtic trim (as here - for $15 extra

Sartorially the watchword became ‘suggestion’

This short-sleeve chiffon dress with gold embellishments brings the red carpet vibes

-Pencil Style Dress With Back Slit

Thin satin-like material with minimal stretch

From chic emerald and forest shades to sparkling sequins and luxurious velvets, these dresses are perfect for making a statement at any festive occasion

The Faviana 11221 Floral Sequin Long Formal Slit Prom Dress is made to shine

So I, of course, was a huge fan of the landmark Central Park restaurant Tavern on the Green during the time that it was run by the LeRoy family