midi dress formal Velvi - Kennedy - White Key Features One-Shoulder A-Line Midi Party Dress

A modern take on a classic mini, this button-front, drop waist style features a V-neck and delicate seam details

You will need:- A shop bought Alice band approximately 1-1.5cm wide Thick pipe cleaners (which you can cut to size using wire cutters) Padding to wrap around the Pipe cleaners to provide cushioning Lilac Fabric (I used some cheap shiny polyester) Lilac pearl beads (or any close colour, my beads were purchased from ebay shop (Kitzbitz) they were called Lilac Potato Pearls 14" String

It all lies in the power of shoe choice: Pair this with heels for tasting course dinners or with sneakers for that ~aesthetic~ coffee shop you found on Instagram

Veil cons: They can be heavy and pull on your head They can hide your hairstyle or details on the back of your dress

Balancing Professionalism and Personal Style Achieving a smart casual look that resonates with your personal style requires a bit of creativity