h&m smock dress Women's White/blue patterned Smocked-Waist Square neckline and a gathered seam at waist Ladies - White/Blue Floral Smocked

Another option to spruce up this outfit is to add a belt or a white jean jacket (I linked a cute option for under $20) tied around your waist to create a great layered look

Hal Rubenstein is a founding editor of InStyle and former restaurant critic for New York magazine

LightintheBox Shoe Quality The Light in the Box bow heels I ordered years ago I would say are actually quite good quality

For our nightstands I did two coats of poly since we use them every day

Green And Cream Printed Short Sleeve Wrap Over Midi Dress by AX Paris Our Green And Cream Printed Short Sleeve Wrap Over Midi Dress is an occasion-worthy must have