brown maxi dress formal Joy by Staud This garment fits true to size Petal and Pup Women's Norva

The key is treating it as the sophisticated outfit it can be rather than the midriff-baring party look it sometimes becomes

OPTION 2 Dress // Shoes // Bag This is the dress I shared on Instagram two weekends ago that I wore for a friends wedding

Photo: @madshewmedia SHOP THE LOOK: AZAZIE SAMI Neutral Bliss: Champagne Radiance With champagnes ageless brightness, neutral colors steal the show

Avoid big, bulky bags that can overwhelm your outfit and feel clumsy to carry

TheLeah dress accommodates for a height of up to 5'11", but can be hemmed to fit shorter heights

While I absolutely love shopping online, being able to really see these pieces all together was so helpful to curate everything with cohesion