dark blue and gold prom dress A-Line Tulle Gold/Blue Long Dress, Formal Evening US 2 / Gold/Blue The formal dress Colette by Daphne CL12223 is crafted in floral cracked ice tulle Navy Blue Lace Blue Gold

The smart casual weekend look Mid-blue linen suit (Dunnio Tailor premium linen range), Tan suede penny loafer, White Oxford button-down, open collar, No tie

This shape is different from a ball gown

We didn't think so

You dont want something that will take away from the elegance of the dress, but you also want something that will make you feel confident and comfortable

I also added a Lauren Merkin metallic clutch that I thought paired nicely with this look and Steven Triummp ankle strap pumps, studded with silver for a little bit of a departure from the standard pair of heels

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