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A white-ish dress. Don't hate it. There are plenty out there that flatter any shape. You just have to know which style to buy for your shape. Which, of course, we do. Keep reading.

The shape that will work for most of you is a shift. That means it has no seams or lines. If you are an hourglass, try a traditional sheath with a defined waist. If you are top-heavy, try an A-line dress, and if you are bottom-heavy, try a boatneck or plunging neck dress. I prefer v-necks but if your dress has a round neck, break it up with a necklace (or an embellished neckline like on my dress).

The first look is the dressiest, for say a cocktail party or fancy shower. Add black heels and big jewelry.

I've got these great Art Deco cuffs (costume) that I wear on either wrist for a bigger impact.

And the fancy earrings come out for a fancy event. Wear your good jewelry! Even if your good is faux, just wear it!

So many luncheons and showers this time of year. So many celebrations. The last thing you need to be worried about is yourself, so take that same dress and add a pop of color with a brightly patterned or solid pair of shoes and fun jewelry.

No one will even notice your dress if you're wearing bright blue or bright pink or floral shoes! And your jewelry can be attention-grabbing, too. Have fun with it for a daytime event or a more casual evening event.

Don't match your jewelry and shoes perfectly. No demi-parures's unless yours was created by M. Cartier or Mlle. Chanel in the early 20th century. Because otherwise, we'll all be wondering if you'll be wearing your frog belt and add-a-bead necklace with cloisonnes next time.

My dress has barely enough length to spare, but always check the hem of a skirt or dress you fall in love with that seems to be too short. You may be able to let it out and gain some extra length.

The great thing about a dress with an embellished neckline? No necklace needed! I got my dress at a consignment store in Nashville. 

I don't wear shorts that often. So when I find a good dress I can dress up or down, I pounce. Because I'll wear it with sandals for daytime, and as I've shown you, with heels for a party.

Lace-up espadrilles are a thing, dolls. I've been wearing mine like crazy. It's like a sneakadrille. Part sneaker / part espadrille.

With or without a scarf, you're good. I like to throw one on in case I need it after the sun goes down to keep my arms warm.

I wear a lot of plastic jewelry in the summer so I don't have to worry about it. A big plastic cuff is all the fanfare this outfit needs.