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Erdem's floral silks and Richard Quinn's bold patterns are perfect for a black tie event

own purchases | Marc Fisher yale chelsea booties in brown suede (i have these in black leather and they are DA BEST.) currently on my playlist: pitfalls by sistek dress | J.Crew button front trench dress in stretch white denim same but in blue denim // similar for $30 // similar but more fitted // similar with ruffles // similar but mini // similar with a fun asymmetrical button detail $59 shoes | Dolce Vita roman heeled sandal in caramel leather (available in four other colors) similar // similar for $25 bag c/o | Everlane the day square tote in cognac (beautiful leather & holds shape quite nicely) similar but in the CUTEST mini size // similar but taller // similar but larger earrings c/o | BaubleBar capella drop earrings in white similar and not as statement-y necklace | Anthropologie monogram pendant necklace sunglasses | Celine marta sunglasses in havana (my fave sunnies!) newer design // similar by QUAY for $55 // love these for $99 rings | Gorjana amara ring set // Amanda Deer c/o CZ solitaire ring // Amanda Deer c/o CZ accents midi ring watch c/o | Daniel Wellington classic petite melrose 32mm in rose gold and white rock all the denim dresses & white (even after labor day), JD photo credit: Steven Gunter

The traditional ballgown, featuring a fitted bodice and a dramatically full, sweeping skirt, is the epitome of high-society formalwear

Tuck half of your shirt dress into the waistband of your jeans and cinch with a belt

I, along with my fellow short-gal editors here at PureWow, have previously sung the praises of Quince's petite-friendly offerings, and this tiered dress just jumped to the top of my list

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