She paired a figure-hugging white mini dress with white pointed-toe pumps and accessorized with gold hoop earrings
For a broader look at matching style to occasion, our guide to charming girls formal dresses is a helpful companion
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Mid-Thigh Shorts: Ideal for ball gowns or A-line dresses that flare out from the waist
As Garcia-Furtado noted in her piece, the secret is to wear them a little bigthis way the silhouette is more akin to a proper skirt, which makes them even more subversive with a little heel or an extra femme-y flat. There are lots of ways, subversive and not, to rock Bermuda shorts this summer
Fabric matterslook for cotton blends when you want to keep it casual, or velvet and lace when the invite says dress to impress. The beauty of these dresses is how they play well with others: a chunky cardigan for cool spring nights, statement earrings for a pop of personality, or a barely-there sandal when the weather calls for toes out