blue and white floral homecoming dress Ava Presley Tight Print 26368 Blue/White / 14 line skirt Blue Strapless Corset Short Floral

All of it is totally on brand for her cutesie-poo persona and we dont particularly mind it, although we tend to think a pair of black tights and glittery pumps would have skewed this in a more recognizably holiday direction

For a more unexpected or modern vibe, consider burgundy or oxblood shoes

Tuck in a fluid silk or satin shirt in a coordinating tonechampagne, soft white, or a muted jewel shadeand leave a few buttons undone at the neck for a relaxed feel

A balanced high-slit gown remains perfectly black-tie appropriate

So excited to share our outfit inspirations with my fellow stylish blogger Kristen from Style Wax Poetic