As New Orleanians, we routinely gripe about the negatives of living in a tropical climate, but what about the benefits? Think about it. How many other places can you host a pool party for Halloween and a Thanksgiving dinner al fresco? Sure, our hair will never sit crisp and flat like it does for our northeastern friends but think about the additional motnhs (not weeks) we have to comfortably rollick about in nature.
This Friday, the New Orleans Museum of Art hosts one such weather redeeming event. The annual Love in the Garden fundraiser is set in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden among swooping oaks and multifarious, towering works of art. Guests are encouraged to wear floral cocktail attire to conjure the magic of mother nature. The party invites party goers to revel in the beauty of the natural world. A stellar example of why we should remember not to forget why we live in this beautiful, tropical city.
This year’s NVC event chair, Elizabeth Grimes says, “I’ll wear a silk, sarong-style midi dress with a paisley print in yellow, orange and purple. Other attendees will have a range of dress styles. Many lean towards casual cocktail, but some folks really dress it up!”
Here are a few floral dress ideas in various colors to inspire your outfit.
Carolina Herrera Shift Dress, Saks Fifth Avenue
Mac Duggal Ruffle Dress, Saks Fifth Avenue
Alejandra Rojas, Saks Fifth Avenue
Flower Whirl Dress, Pied Nu,
Jolie C Dress, Febe
Open Back Midi Dress, Saks Fifth Avenue
Puff Sleeve Embroidered Dress, Em’s
Bell Flower Dress, SOSUSU
Jason Dress, Reformation
Tiana Dress, Febe
Amiko Dress, Febe
Corina Dress, Azby’s
Rhode Maxi Dress, Saks Fifth Avenue
Midnight Bloom Dress, Febe
Favorites:
Piece of the Week & Deal of the Week
Events:
9/22: Love in the Garden, NOMA
9/28 – 9/29: Sharon Khazzam Trunk Show, Saks Fifth Avenue
9/28: Fine Estate Carpets Online Auction Neal Auction
