Theres truly nothing more calming than laying on the beach working on your tan with a pia colada in hand and the ocean waves crashing in the background
Even though your lower body is more covered up with a maxi than shorts or capris, it seems cooler
The second-place winners were a tie
My most reliable sources are Talbots (especially their RSVP Occasion collection built specifically for special occasions, with the most fit-inclusive sizing including petite, regular, plus, and plus petite), Tuckernuck (for a heritage-leaning, slightly preppy aesthetic), Ann Taylor (for accessible price points and clean silhouettes in petite and regular), and J.McLaughlin and Veronica Beard for higher-end investment pieces
Size US Bust(cm) Waist (cm) Length (cm) S 4/6 84-92 68-76 133 M 8/10 90-98 74-82 134 L 12/14 96-104 80-88 135 XL 16/18 102-112 86-94 136 2XL 20/22 108-116 92-100 137 3XL 22/24 114-122 98-106 138
They are, and always will be, a source of immense personal pride.