velvet bridesmaid dresses KissProm V-Neck Ruched A-Line Dress in Amethyst, Amethyst / 28 Available in US sizes 0–32 Azazie A-Line V-Neck Floor-Length Velvet

Accessorize this look with dark sunglasses, black shoes, and a golden brown boutonniere

Dont over-accessorize Large, distracting jewelry, bright neon bags, or chunky belts can take away from the professional look

Im a fan of lots of chunky blue cheese, but if you prefer yours on the un-chunked side, just mash up those cheesy bits a bit more and youre good to go

Once Fall business casual season hits, I start transitioning into primarily pants and seeing how long I can stretch out no tights season with skirts (especially since DC seems to enjoy stretching out warm weather)

The clean lines and minimal design highlight the practicality of pockets without taking away from the beauty of the gown