Toghu Velvet Cape Gown

I wore this to my daughter's naming ceremony last month and I felt like the mother I always wanted to be—grounded, beautiful, seen. The velvet is thick and doesn't cling; the cape sits on your shoulders like it knows what it's doing. The embroidery detail on the bodice caught the light during the photos. My sister in DC is already asking where she can get one.

This gown is striking—the velvet quality is real and the gold-red embroidery work is detailed. I wore it to a wedding in Silver Spring and received compliments all night. The only thing: the cape collar is dramatic and requires you to move with intention. If you're used to draping pieces that forgive slouching, this one demands your posture. Worth it though.