A couple months ago I said “yes to the dress”. I eagerly went shopping for the perfect dress so that I would be ready for the special day that was nearing, and on the 17th of July, I finally got to wear it as a guest to the wedding of one of my best friends, Sarah, and her high school sweetheart, David.

The last time I wrote about my personal attire, we were in a quarantine. In this second installment of what I’ve entitled Faith’s Fashion, I will be detailing what I wore to attend my first-ever wedding.

I have always marveled in putting my own cute, stylish outfits together. While my everyday style typically consists of comfy, baggy graphic tees and black leggings, I also love dressing up nice for special occasions. Because I had never been to a wedding, it took some searching to find the right fit for me. I first had to decide on the look I was going for. Should I dress up elegantly or more casual? What color dress is appropriate for a wedding? Once these factors were made up in my mind, I was on the hunt for the perfect match.

I soon decided on an off-the-shoulder smocked sundress, coral in color, with white embroidered eyelet detailing at the hem.

This simple yet stunning sundress was the perfect look for a summer’s evening out, without being too extravagant. The eyelet detailing added just enough elegance to an otherwise plain dress. The off-the-shoulder sleeves gave the perfect feminine flare. The stretchy material of the smocked bodice provided me comfortability to enjoy the night’s festivities. This was particularly important to me, as it is extremely difficult to find clothes, especially dresses, that accommodate and fit properly on disabled bodies. This dress was lightweight and airy, and allowed me to soak up those sun rays!

The only thing that can elevate any outfit is accessories. For this look I went with a bohemian style, so I wore my taupe, laser cut Kenneth Cole ankle boots. The only other time I had ever worn these shoes coincidentally was back when me and Sarah took our senior pictures together!

The finishing touches to this look included classy white and gold earrings resembling the popular Kendra Scott brand. I used rhinestone hair pins to hold my voluminous beach waves back, so I could flaunt my shoulders in this fun and flirty style.

While I could never have upstaged the bride, I think my first experience dressing up to attend a wedding was a success!