The dress that stood the test of time
Hi Y'all! Six years ago, my cousin was getting married. I knew the wedding would be a grand affair—just her style. Naturally, I needed an outfit (or several) to match the occasion. With some extra cash from a tontine with my co-workers and a storewide sale happening nearby, I decided to splurge. Instead of settling for one outfit, I walked away with four: two dresses—a black maxi dress and a layered pink dress on sale—and two peplum skirt sets, one beaded in plum and another in green. Ironically, I never ended up attending the wedding. The plum peplum set found its moment a year later at my brother’s reception, while the green set never saw the light of day and was finally donated this year. The pink dress has been worn twice. But among all these purchases, the black dress stood out—and still does. I remember spotting it at the store, immediately drawn to its simple elegance. My best friend, who was helping me shop, was unimpressed. She wanted something with more glam, and admitted...
