tie front shirt dress Donna Karan Maxi - Black Cut from a non Steve Madden Tori Dress, 4

Black chinos with brown shoes Black chinos sit comfortably at the heart of smart-casual dressing and are perhaps the single most versatile trouser in this combination

By mixing and matching what you already own, you get multiple outfits from one pair of trousers

Elevate your look with statement jewelry, patriotic headbands, or festive sunglasses in red, white, and blue

Apple Salad made with an abundance of crisp sweet apples, fresh spring lettuce greens or spinach, crunchy toasted pecans, tangy feta, flavorful salty bacon and its finished with a vibrant maple cider vinaigrette dressing

And if dress shopping ever feels overwhelming, you are so not alone