white lace ruffle dress Mélisande tiered maxi while the dramatic fishtail back brings an elevated edge Lady Black Tie - Giselle

Thin shoulder straps provide support before criss crossing the open back and tying into a bow for the best fit

They fit at the bust and gently flare from the waist down

While you get away with it at weddings once the speeches and photos are done and all the free wine is gone, rolling the sleeves at other formal occasions is a no-no

Over the last couple of years, Ive gotten a newfound confidence of being comfortable with taking up space, being comfortable with wearing things that I want to wear, and not really thinking about what people may think I should wear or what my style should be, she says

Summer slacks may use linen or lighter cotton fabrics

In fact, adding any Western-style boot to your outfit is an easy, on-trend way to elevate your look