To get the casual look:
-look for a white blouse, with medium to long sleeves, with a button front and (possibly) Peter-Pan collar (if you can't find one, just use a blouse that has a medium-sized collar.
-fold up the sleeves until the roll reachs a little below the armpit (the fold should be no wider than an inch, maybe an inch and a half).
-find a full skirt that swings when you spin around.
-make sure the skirt is longer than tea length, but shorter than ankle length.
-for extra fullness, add a light crinoline under the skirt.
-add a wide belt to the skirt, making sure it matches or even ties together the top and the skirt.
-for the shoes, wear a flat-heeled, strappy sandal (see above picture); think Grecian goddess, instead of Vegas showgirl.
-finish the look with a scarf tied around the neck (no nooses, please!) If the skirt is a solid color, the scarf can be patterned; if the skirt is patterned, make the scarf solid.
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