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Engagement photo time was coming up soon, and somehow I ended up with about seven different dresses that I couldn’t decide between. Well, what was one more?

Since all my other dresses were patterned or printed, I thought it would be good to get a solid-print dress. I picked up this B. Darlin dress from Ross for $8.99:

Messy house alert!

It’s a taaaaddd tight on me, but hey..it was $8.99 and it has pockets! I couldn’t refuse.

However, it was strapless. And once again - I was scared of the effect gravity may have on strapless dresses, so I wanted to add a halter.

Taking a piece of white scrap fabric, I cut out two, 27″ x 4″ strips.

I sewed them in half length-wise, flipped them inside out, and stitched them onto the dress by hand.

That’s all there is too it! Just tie the straps around your neck!

I even tried some red lipstick for effect!

Such a poser!

Do you think it helps the overall look any? It certainly helps my “please-don’t-fall-down” fears, so mission accomplished!

And to go with my dresses, I also picked up these shiny silver sandals for $12.99 (also from Ross).

Add in a crocheted jacket for the windy-side of the island?

I think we have a winner! My first white dress ever!

Mr. Sew, curious as to my parading around in a dress all day, ended up wanting to play dress up too. Who knew that he just happened to have a white silk shirt lying in the back of his closet? Unfortunately, he ran away before I could snag a picture, but you’ll see him soon enough!

We’re ready for some pictures now! Let’s go!

How many engagement outfits did you (or will you) have? How’d you decide on a winner?