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Silhouette: a round or almond toe is more casual than a pointy one, as is a chunky sole

For their retro wedding celebration One Fab Day bride Lisa's ladies wowed in short gingham blue dresses by Harley Viera-Newton

An invitation may or may not explicitly state the dress code is smart casual, but for any event that doesnt have an air of formality but isnt entirely run-of-the-mill either, showing up in the smart casual style is a good bet

Block heels, delicate jewelry and a light shawl or blazer can add polish while remaining climate-appropriate

Embrace your inner diva and let your outfit shine as brightly as the occasion itself

This Velvet gown from the brand Kiyonna at Nordstrom is checking all of my boxes