smock dress with sleeves Secret Garden Long Sleeve Smocked Bodice Rose or with tights when the temps drop Delicate Florals On Black Balloon

We recommend getting these in brown or black, depending on your suit color

Stretchy techno crepe knit shapes a strapless bodice with princess-seamed detailing and a pleated foldover neckline (with hidden no-slip strips)

DRAWER REPAIR To fix the wonky drawer that wouldnt close, I used a salvaged drawer track from my stash

Skip the store-bought dressing and simply toss it with some earthy baby spinach and cherry tomatoes

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A dress that needs constant adjusting will pull a mother out of every frame, so pick something she can walk in, sit in the sand in, and lift a toddler in without a second thought