long sleeve v neck maxi dress “Molly” Metallic V-Neck neckline (and V Green long sleeve deep v-neck

Non removable pads

Prime for Bleed through I had painted the matching dresser black, so I wasnt really sure if it would bleed through, but sometimes older oak grain can bleed, so to be safe, I gave everything one coat of Bonding BOSS and let it dry for 24 hours: Paint Then, I followed up with a coat of Fluff: Sand To make everything buttery smooth and distress a little, I sanded all over with 220 grit sandpaper: Time to put it all together

Minimal Layers Heavy ball gowns with multiple layers can feel cumbersome in the sand and heat

Using baking soda and hydrogen peroxide may cause discoloration if youre removing stains from colored fabric

A black, chocolate brown, navy, burgundy, deep green, and other jewel tones will naturally look more seasonally appropriate and pair better with black tights

Above, Ive listed two options, one from Lulus with a lower, thicker heel, and one from PLT with a higher stiletto heel