halter skater dress Auburn | RED Midi inspired floral print throughout lends an eye Ponte Halter Mini Skater Dress

Who knew that her perfect fit lies in the back of the closet somewhere, waiting for another chance to shine

It just makes it easier not having a big purse to carry around as well

And remember: accessories are an essential fashion element when channeling the coquette aesthetic

Fringe Layered Skirt

Nude heels are perfect for a softer look, black heels offer timeless elegance, and metallic shades like silver or gold add sparkle and sophistication

(That seemed like a lot to add, but I needed it for the blue dress and I figured if it turned out to be unnecessary I could always trim it off and resew the side seam.) I further modified the bishop sleeves I used in the blue dress to make them even wider and puffier, including stretching out the top of the sleeve so that it needed to be gathered before being attached