(My friend, writer, and fellow-history-nerd Loretta Chase and I also marveled at how the wearer managed to keep a snow-white dinner dress so perfectly clean, without a single spot of gravy or spilled claret-cup - though that may be revealing more about us at Christmas parties than the unknown wearer.) Holiday-themed clothing was rare in the past
stockists include The One Bridal (NYC), Wild Bride (San Francisco), Loho Bride (L.A.) and L'Fay Bridal (locations in NYC, NJ and Pennsylvania) You can also shop Cortana's resort wear directly on their website and select online retailers including Net-a-Porter
Occasion: Graduation, Birthday party, Cocktail, Homecoming, Semi formal, Hoco, Holidays
Gold jewelry takes the look from basic to intentional: a gold coin pendant necklace on a mid-length chain, chunky gold hoop earrings, and a few mixed-metal stacking rings