leather dress with sleeves Endless Rose and a slim fit Black Leather Mini Dress, Zip

A team of six powered through 100 hours of sewing in two weeks to get the job done

Ask to start with: One or two A-line prom dresses with V necklines in soft fabrics like chiffon A dramatic ball gown prom dress with a fitted bodice and full skirt A sleek one-shoulder gown in satin or sequins for that red-carpet feel If you are curvy or need more room through the hips, do not forget to explore plus size prom dresses in these same shapes

The moodboard for this costume shows that it was inspired by the one that Giovanna Tornabuoni wears in the Visitation fresco by Domenico Ghirlandaio, c

I usually hit up the same three or four retailers so I'm always ready for a good tip or two on new shops

A linen-blend blazer in a neutral sand shade works as an optional layer for breeze-prone outdoor ceremonies