strapless party dress Embroidered-Bodice Short Burgundy / Medium pleated bodice Georgia by Velvi, Ruffled Strapless

Glossy cognac leather defines this minimalist Oxford, where a supple leather sole ensures every step feels fluid, transforming daily meetings into effortless strolls with understated elegance

Regardless, I was excited to give it a try

Pair it with the Silky Smooth Button Down , which has a relaxed-yet-tailored drape and just the right sheen

You can sew both layers of the bodice to the skirt at the same time, leaving the edges raw or finishing them with a serger or zig zag stitch

Artist Kassi Ashton channeled the "Great Gatsby" in her floor-length sleeveless metallic dress with fabric that extended into a hood over the back of her head