satin drape dress ASOS Design Front Slit detail Maxi in deep teal-Blue utterly feminine touch to the sleek sleeveless silhouette Women's Chocolate Satin Cowl Neck

Years later, as I sit by my window looking at my grandmothers picture, remembering packing her clothes after the funeral, and looking through her trunks full of lace and silk, I see she was a different woman

Alex posted a photo of her and Mauricio to her Instagram story posing on a breezy balcony at the summer wedding

So, what should you do when the invite says black tie and your wardrobe says otherwise

It would be super fun to pair this look with a patterned tight to give a little interest and a fun factor

And lets not sleep on accessories: switch sneakers for chunky boots, or swap your canvas tote for a metallic micro-bag