midi camisole dress Textured Scoop Neck Cami Green / M neckline and delicate rouleau straps ASOS Design V Neck Cami

This dress code offers plenty of flexibility when it comes to colors and patterns, so take it as a chance to step outside your comfort zone

However, if you want to look less casual and more contemporary, slide into a pair of monk strap shoes

Carry a textured clutch in velvet or beaded detail to play with contrast while still keeping the palette warm

Pin pieces down and then work one at a time once youre at your sewing machine Be sure to take into account your hem when you figure out your design you dont want your appliqu too close to the bottom or you might lose some of it

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