cotton blue floral dress Clea Charlie Pleated Twill Midi flattering pleating through the torso Loft Floral Toile Linen Cotton

The dress was coloured blue with black lace

Metal hardware adds edge to classic styles

Brogues: Brogues are dress shoes that feature decorative perforations along the seams and edges, typically featuring a wingtip design with a pointed toe, and can come in various styles like Oxfords, Derbys, or monk straps

This dress features long sleeves, smocked waist, ruffles on shoulders, and a string tie split neck

A quick rifle through my belts drawer and I found this two-tone belt in black and brown: perfect

Versatile low-top sneakers will pair well with almost any dress, while high-top sneakers are particularly well-suited for complementing shorter dresses