green dress with sequins Electric Sequin Strapless Gown Lulus Exclusive Mermaid Deep V Neck Dark

Any leftover dressing can be baked in a small casserole dish

Opt for classic accessories like belts and ties in muted colors, as well as pocket squares and lapel pins to add a little personality

A cluttered or mismatched background can undermine an otherwise perfect outfit

NIC+ZOE Shine Drape Long Sleeve Knit Top Lands End Recover High Rise Wide Leg Jeans Vince Venice Kitten Slingbacks COS Mini Cavatelli Leather Clutch Ana Luisa Double Hoop Earrings Yvonne @funkyforty above (read her style interview here) chooses a bronze top with her cream satin skirt

I think unexpected skin is still not OK, even when its hot out. That said, this is a time when thinner or flowier fabrics are acceptable, pants that end above the ankle to mid-calf are cool, and you can lose the jacket