button linen dress Sassy Button-Down Shirt with Lapel Collar & Belt perfect for relaxing Mare Mare Linen Asymmetric Button

The off-white long special-occasion dress has a curve-hugging long mermaid skirt that flows into a small train that offers a dramatic look for weddings, prom, and other black-tie events

We were so lucky about the weather, it was partly sunny and the pine forest location seemed great

A style in a bold print or one that boasts eye-catching details will capture the attention of other attendees, effectively giving you a conversational in. If the occasion is something that requires a look that is more appropriate like a wedding shower I usually reach for the Lenny dress in a fun print like our paisley border, says Julia Brown, co-founder of Cara Cara

Fabric is another way to set them apart

Bake or purchase a batch of plain cookies so guests can get creative with decorating them in their favorite Halloween faces

Once, I wore a short green sport jacket from the 40s with a 30s style polo shirt and my friends thought the outfit was from Zara