I love it with fresh tomatoes, dried berries, and raisins, and sometimes diced carrots and sunflower seeds overtop
Include something with color, texture, and/or pattern to give you that visual pop examples of this would be the coral and/or small plant I mentioned above, a patterned frame, and/or a patterned or fillagree ginger jar, and Im sure you can think of many more
There were also a number of then-now hybrids for spring
What I look for here: Flowy midi dresses that move when you walk (so pretty for sunset pics) Structured bodices that hold you in without needing a million adjustments Soft floral prints that feel summery but not overly loud Styling idea: If the dress is already detailed (ruffles, floral, lace, special neckline), I keep everything else simple: small earrings, clean sandals, and a neutral bag
Untuck the shirt and team it with chunky sneakers or combat boots to give that slight urban edge