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Dresses with volume on the bottom: multilayered full skirts will add you grace, make you look balanced and romantic

Leather dress shoes in oxfords, loafers, or brogues are the right choice

It's not for the faint of heart (you have to sew your own sequins), but Mood's detailed tutorial on how to make it means you don't have to figure it out alone

Emma adds her own twist to the coquette aesthetic, choosing a cream silk mini dress paired with bow-adorned tights and nude heels

Frankly, whoever came up with the term dressy casual should totally be canceled

Imagine a deep burgundy V-neck over a classic white shirt with a sleek black or patterned silk tie