blue maxi summer dress Sun-Kissed & Tiered in Ocean Breeze, Size L perfect for warm Blue Deep Sea Crochet Maxi

We'd also be remiss not to mention the 25-foot train, which barely fit in the horse-drawn carriage

I am so glad that New York & Company started adding extended sizes

The key with cocktail gowns and how formal, or informal they look, is of course with the accessories

If you lean towards bolder, edgier looks, we would recommend styling a maxi dress with your favorite leather jacket and a pair of platform boots or sandals, says Erin Eagle, Stylist and Founder of A Style Set

It's hardly a secret that slim-fit bottoms have been on the out these last few years, but now more so than ever, looser jeans are having a true moment