black and white gingham dress The Pretty Darling Maxi Medium / Black Gingham and a flowy skirt Kolby Black and White Gingham

Floral and Printed Minis Reformation Kenzi DressWith a sweetheart neckline and an empire waist, this floral babydoll dress is perfect for a summer party or wine tasting

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Ashland by Maggie Sottero Maybe you love florals, but you dont want your gown to scream it

For more formal occasions, a cutaway morning coat was worn with light trousers during the daytime, and a dark tail coat and trousers was worn in the evening

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