gingham dress blue Banned Sky Lola Swing - Medium the Blue Bay Gingham Penny Dress features a relaxed babydoll silhouette in crisp cotton poplin High Style Royal Blue Gingham

Pair it with some statement jewellery and heels to for a glamorous party season look

I finished the top and the handles using General Finishes Gel Stain in "Java" which I wiped on and then sanded using 240 grit paper to allow some of the original color to show through and so that it didn't become too dark

Try using brown to break up navy blue monochrome outfits

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Bridal designer Caroline Castigliano, who designed the stunning Skye gown in our blue wedding dress round-up, says: I think it works brilliantly to draw out the blue in the gown and wear blue wedding shoes

No matter the material, pay attention to whether a pant has some stretch, which is a big factor in comfort