In warmer seasons, breathable materials like canvas or perforated leather in loafers or sleek sneakers can offer comfort without sacrificing style.
In the below example, of Gwyneth as Emma Woodhouse (which I know is cheating because Gwyneth is perfect) the fabric flows downward in the right, classically evocative, ways and the tendency for the A-hung long skirts to make the wearers midsection look dense is avoided, again, because Gwyneth
Play With Proportions If the jackets oversized, keep the jeans structured
No rules are involved
The under dress can be used as a grecian goddess costume for example, or I could use it as an entirely different ghost costume by layering a different dress underneath the cape
When they say "casual," they usually mean smart casual, not jeans and a t-shirt