floral halter top dress Petal and Pup Women's Anabelle Neck Midi look mock neck. Bethina Floral Halter High-Low Dress

Strapless designs allow bold necklaces

Choose mid-calf or ankle-height cowboy boots in a neutral shade, and consider adding a cropped denim or leather jacket if the evening turns cool

Midi length for polished, versatile wear

The seersucker fabric means no ironing or steaming making it ideal for travel

She says that the inspiration for her book came after a chance encounter with a little girl in an ice cream store

Although the American Civil War in the 1860s was successful in ending slavery and solidifying the philosophy of one indivisible union, it also spurred the notion that social institutions should be carefully scrutinized and reformed if necessary