lavender long sleeve dress WEDTREND Women Lilac Formal with Slit Tulle A-Line Sleeves Party Dress, Lilac / M perfect for spring and autumn occasions. Grace and Lace Lace Angel

Thanks to an elegant knot detail at the waist, it has an A-line shape that flatters your figure and fits it properly

There are plenty of ways to make your black-tie or summer formal attire more seasonally appropriate, like opting for a suit made from lightweight fabric or a formal wedding guest dress in a seasonal color or pattern

You just have to pair them with a little more consideration, but on the whole, they gel together nicely

(If you prefer a physical copy of this pattern, we offer this same design printed on sturdy paper here.) For your convenience, theres a complimentary sew-along tutorial for this pattern on the Edelweiss Patterns YouTube channel

This Shona Joy dress, with its square neckline, slim straps and body-skimming silhouette, channels a 90s party dress