Lighter jeans already skew casual, and you dont want to go too far with that
By the end of the Victorian era, those typically Victorian garments changed yet again with the stand out feature in womens clothing a wide-brimmed hat covered with elaborate creations of silk flowers, ribbons, and exotic plumes as decoration, a full upper body with puffed sleeves, no bustle, and a skirt that narrowed at the ankles (the hobble skirt was a fad shortly after the end of the Victorian era)
You can easily match a blazer and wide-leg pants with a stylish top and/or enhance your look with statement jewelry
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For formal or black-tie optional, look for longer maxi or midi dresses, but don't feel like you have to stress over an expensive gown
Masculine meets feminine in this suiting-inspired houndstooth maxi