satin dress midi Perfect Day Steel Blue Size medium measures 46.5 from shoulder to hem Women's Satin Dresses | Nordstrom

Plenty of flattering details on this smocked top, from capped sleeves to a buttoned-up bust

Belted Cocktail Dress If you're unsure what to look for in a cocktail dress, Paolella suggests searching for something that is figure flattering

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Accessories could include anything that sparkles such as a necklace, earrings, and a tiara

Incorporating other avant-garde pieces from your closet, like reworked denim or patent boots, can also liven up the look.

Impractical shoes may have their place, but for summer, put aside the spindly stilettos and chuck on a pair of sturdy cowboy boots, designed for whatever heady adventures you decide to get up to. The combo Ive been seeing most often is a floaty white boho dress with black cowboy boots, but really, you can opt for nearly any pairing as its the silhouette that works