formal dresses in royal blue A-Line Tulle Long Prom Dresses, Blue Evening – shdress the dress flows into an elegant sweep Royal Blue Mermaid Satin Long

Choose a cropped or waist-length cardigan in a soft pastel shade like blush pink, lilac, or sky blue to add a gentle pop of color

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Designed with deadstock jacquard fabric, this Amani Saab blazer dress offers a classically beautiful option for sustainably-minded fashionistas

If the suit feels too matching, try wearing the blazer over a black midi dress to break up the grey while staying within a respectful color range

Black slipper-like shoes such as Belgian loafers or Baudoin & Lange Sagans in leather or velvet [also work]." Cho especially likes black suede wholecuts, or shoes cut from a single piece of leather, for their comfort

Wear it with some matching black heels for a look that feels impossibly chic (and not at all costume-y)

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