Dresses that spark joy

by sandhya garg

When I KonMari-ed my home late last year (and again last weekend), I was introduced to the idea of surrounding yourself with items that "spark joy" and used that as a barometer in deciding what to keep. But the same applies to adding pieces to your wardrobe. I don't wear this dress often—it's difficult to style and requires a half-slip—but it sparks joy every time I see it in my closet, and each time I wear it I'm flooded with compliments.

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Close-up of asymmetric one-shoulder neckline on the Carolina pink printed maxi dress showing the single balloon sleeve construction

Carolina Pink One-Shoulder Maxi Dress

$265.00 / $238.50 Member

Model wearing Sophie green printed bell sleeve midi dress by Sandhya Garg, front view showing Versailles-inspired scrollwork print in blue, pink, mint, and teal vertical panels with scalloped lace hem and asymmetric neckline

Close-up of asymmetric scalloped neckline on the Sophie green printed midi dress, showing front and shoulder construction

Sophie Green Midi Dress

$255.00 / $229.50 Member

Model wearing Antonia green and teal printed A-line maxi dress by Sandhya Garg, front view showing handmade floral tassel shoulder straps, Versailles-inspired ornamental print in green, teal, mint, pink, and blue vertical panels

Back view of Antonia green printed maxi dress showing adjustable tassel shoulder straps and A-line silhouette

Antonia Green Maxi Dress

$285.00 / $256.50 Member

Royal blue off-shoulder embroidered maxi dress for women — designer wedding guest dress by Sandhya Garg front view

Floral handcrafted embroidery close-up on Sandhya Garg royal blue off-shoulder maxi dress — artisan detail on viscose linen satin

Marquis Royal Blue Off-Shoulder Maxi Dress with Embroidery

$328.00 / $295.20 Member

Model wearing Sandhya Garg Duchess red pink printed maxi kaftan dress — front view, flowing maxi silhouette with ornamental print and adjustable waist tie

Close-up of exclusive Sandhya Garg ornamental print on Duchess kaftan — heritage-inspired motifs in red and pink on viscose linen satin

Duchess Red Kaftan Dress for Women

$298.00 / $268.20 Member

Sandhya Garg Fleur blue cotton tapestry embroidered jacket front view — mandarin collar, long sleeves and geometric beaded pattern visible

Original Sandhya Garg fashion design sketch for Fleur jacket — hand-drawn geometric pattern layout and mandarin collar jacket structure from design process

Fleur Blue Geometric Pattern Tapestry Jacket with Embroidery

$288.00 / $259.20 Member

Dauphine Black Geometric Pattern Jacket with Embroidery

$278.00 / $250.20 Member

Sandhya Garg Queen pink and purple printed wrap midi dress — front view showing wrap V-neckline, long sleeves, and exclusive print

Sandhya Garg Queen wrap midi dress in pink and purple exclusive print — styled occasion look showing full midi length

Pink & Purple Printed Wrap Midi Dress | Designer Wedding Guest

$258.00 / $232.20 Member

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About the

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Sandhya Garg is a Project Runway fashion designer. She studied and specialized in women's fashion at London College of Fashion, UK and has worked at Alexander McQueen, Gucci, Liberty London, Alice Temperley to name a few.

She has her own successful resort wear, vacation dresses, special occasion dresses, wedding guest looks, swim coverups label. While on Project Runway Season 13, she won 2 challenges and was fortunate to show her collection at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week. The brand has been featured in Marie Claire US,Workshop at Macy's, Ftv.com, Elle Magazine, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Vogue online to name a few.

She designs limited edition high end printed spring dresses, casual resort attire and swim coverups. Beautiful prints are inspired from around the world to be worn during travel, resort stay or cruise holidays.

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