10th Commandment: June 27

Jun 27, 2014

I love a sheer yoke dress for a cocktail event.  It shows a bit of skin, but it’s appropriate for many events.  Here are a few of my favorites.

Elected Official

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Bailey 44 Silk Dragon Dress ($264)

Hill Staffer

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Anthropologie Ribbon Pleat Shift ($178)

Paid Intern

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Topshop Embellished Ruched Chiffon Dress ($65)

Petite: Maggie London Illusion Yoke Dress ($148) Plus-size: Alex Evenings Illusion Yoke Dress ($208)

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  1. Anna says:

    I was actually just eyeing this dress yesterday for a summer wedding: https://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1003771&vid=1&pid=990266002. Worried it might be a little much though.

    • Belle says:

      I’d wait until you see it in person. It’s a lot of print, but my concern is the 80s splatter paint, neon patter, which in person could be a totally different color.

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