light pink floral maxi dress Print in Blush With Pleated Skirt May be worn with a strapless bra Irina Floral Lace Paneled Maxi

treat them as semi-formal with a darker palette

You actually don't need to do much to update this look, beyond adding an outer layer in transitional weather and maybe opting for a slightly more pointed toe shoe

Bonus: some even come with pockets for your lip gloss or a sneaky candy cane

Jovani 40757 green sequined dress, front view with deep V-neckline and thigh-high slit

My dresses arrived earlier than anticipated (win) and were dropped off on my porch in a nice bag

Note the two lighter hues of blues fluffing out the cape shoulders, the rush of fullness to the back of new evening skirts, shoulders discreetly covered, necks often high in front, though backs go low