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Pair it with straight-leg dark-wash jeans and a white crew-neck t-shirt

The lightweight fabric is especially suited for layered looks and draped details

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The bodice of the dress has horizontal stripes, while the skirt has a grid pattern and a scalloped hem

Kelsea Ballerini Kelsea Ballerini walked the red carpet in a custom Tamara Ralph black-beaded mini dress paired with an ivory-white oversized opera coat that trailed behind her, per Cosmopolitan

However, if youre the groom and need something a little fancier than the rest or are invited to a so-called elegant casual wedding, a vest could provide that extra formality you need