anna october asymmetric cotton blend maxi dress ellaarose on LTK Velvet and chiffon stripe panels with raw seams Snowdrop dress – Anna October

The dresses were all carefully curated with a ladylike style in mind

It's perfect for parties with a more relaxed or creative dress code

By themselves, the necklaces looked kind of off, and sat in my jewelry box unloved all year, but put together, they look like they belonged

The retailer of the dress, Roman Originals, reported a surge in sales and produced a one-off version in white and gold sold for charity

Steering clear of these common pitfalls allows your professionalism to shine through, paving the way for a positive and lasting first impression that goes beyond mere aesthetics

When you pair this up with other elements in your smart casual wardrobe, you get that high/low look that always looks so damn cool and always appropriate (never too dressed up, never dressed down)