plus size dress formal La Femme Long Plus-Size with Lace Sleeves Black / 14W line with flowing skirt Length Kiyonna Women's Plus Size Embroidered

Black casual loafers work with the white suit that has clean lines and minimal embellishment

I chose locally grown white cosmos and tangerine dahlias for flowers on the table, along with sea shells collected on Georgica Beach to celebrate the height of summer in Long Island, and a cup of fresh mint because there's nothing like catching that scent in the air when the breeze rolls in. Go-to table styling trick: Layer in mixed prints of harmonious colors and use tumblers for charming, low arrangements scattered across the table. Favorite summer meal to serve: A fresh salad of buffalo mozzarella, peaches, figs, basil, and avocado finished with Mano Dori, my absolute favorite balsamic vinegar. Handy hosting advice: The soundtrack sets the mood

Worn with a petticoat, the dress unfolds its full volume, but even without a petticoat, the silhouette remains clean and expressive

Purchase Place: Blue Sun Soda, Spring Lake Park, MN