calvin klein formal dresses Women's Sleeveless Sheath Dress with Starburst, Black 18, 16 : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry Cut for a relaxed fit S/S 1999 Calvin Klein Runway

This cardigan set was fantastic because it came with a matching tank

You can also use chinos or khakis with a dress shirt and add a sweater for colder months

) bias tape (or make your own from your extra fabric iron basic sewing supplies Products used and recommended: My favorite fabric shop for knits: Funkalicious Fabrics and Girl Charlee

Id say the only ones Id be careful with are dresses with an elastic waistband built into the dress

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Its tempting to wear something bold, but just about every Cosmo editor would agree that a timeless look will serve you better in the long run

Style with minimal flat shoes as shown for daytime sophistication, or switch to ankle boots and a structured jacket when temperatures drop