velvet dress with blazer Auréline Noir Profond Élégance – Rouxelle perfect if you like your party looks with more coverage C&M | Velvet Blazer Dress,

Casual: A casual dress code allows for sundresses, skirts or pantsuits in more relaxed fabrics than cocktail or semi-formal

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How to style it How to style it Add a leather belt at the natural waist this single step transforms the entire dress For polish: low block-heeled mules or leather sandals For a casual Saturday: white sneakers or espadrilles the gingham practically begs for a flat sandal Petite tip: A just-below-the-knee length gives you the same elegance without being swallowed by fabric Mistake to avoid: Skipping the belt on a relaxed shirtdress

Shirley Temple (Black) 1928-2014, February 11, 2014

Rock a twist on a classic with this black velvet floral blazer, or lean into the season with a red sequin one

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