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No tucking necessary with this onejust slip one over your favorite dress, and voil, you've got yourself a look that's both polished and on-point

Though the dress itself was worthy of Carrie Bradshaw (in her most avant-garde moments, of course), the way Parker accessorized it further elevated the look

One could argue that a classic shift is the mini dress most authentic iteration, since this was the shape that started it all in the 1960s

The gold buttons and flutter sleeves definitely elevate the entire outfit for so many different occasions

The airy fabric also makes this style an excellent choice for spring and summer weddings where comfort matters just as much as elegance