silk yellow dress Anderson Maxi Dress, in Luxe Satin, Size: Large | Show Me Your Mumu The Lulus Perfectly Classy Yellow Satin Strappy Maxi Dress brings the perfect amount of sexy meets chic Reformation Silk Yellow Halter Dress

But there are still ways to utilize that sheer maxidress you splurged on during 2023s no-pants eraone of which involves layering it under an oversized cable-knit

The whimsical hand-painted accessory was quite the counterweight to a buttoned-up, semi-Victorian ensemble, though the black floral lace underneath was rather more revealing

A black sling bag with silver hardware completes the effortless vibe, and keeps all eyes on the shoes

Vintage shoe designers really knew how to kick a basic oxford up a notch with perforation, stitching, and all sorts of added interest

The key to styling dresses more casually is sticking to casual fabrics (like breezy cotton, lightweight knits, etc.) and to pick functional accessories to take you through the day comfortable

I use both, depending on what we have on hand or who might be joining us for dinner