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H&M Open-Back Denim Dress, 39.99 SHOP NOW As timeless and versatile as summer staples come, a polished white dress like this is a blank canvas for styling

If you prefer your dressing to have a sweet and savory flavor contrast, you can add in a small amount of (1 teaspoon or less) maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey

A-line petite skirts and dresses work great here, like the ASTR The Label pick below that I actually recently wore to a wedding

It lays beautifully, and is kind of sexy...so to make it more a mother's day, less sexy, look...I added this bralette underneath it, but I would wear this without a bralette on any other occasion

Generally, winter boots are sized on the high-volume end of the spectrum to accommodate medium-thick socks (for spending extended time outdoors in the cold, we recommend a quality merino wool design, such as Darn Toughs Hiker Boot Full-Cushion, which are warm, tall, cushioned, and long-lasting)

What's considered appropriate is up to interpretation and the event you're attending, but as a rule of thumb: stick to midis or tea-length dresses that hit just about knee-length