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Affordable casual dresses also make thoughtful gifts, especially for students heading off to college, friends celebrating a summer birthday, or anyone who enjoys the simple pleasure of slipping into a comfortable yet flattering outfit

"There really are no rules anymore," says Kyha Scott, who founded the Melbourne, Australia-based label in 2011

For more traditional black-tie settings like formal ballrooms or evening ceremonies, it can feel out of place

Unlike heels, which communicate formality, flats dial down the elegance just a notch, making your black dress suitable for a wide range of daytime events, and semi-casual settings, think lunch dates, big work events, or all-day chic comfort while running errands around town

Polka dots are delightful and the flowing skirt suits any size or height, Derbyshire tells me

Designed for elevated events, brunches, showers, and anything in between, the ways to style this maxi are endless