Kates tip about leaving a raw, frayed hem on the right fabric is exactly the kind of detail that makes handmade feel intentional rather than unfinished
The key is to ensure that both your jeans and your shirt are of two contrasting tones to acheive the best look
What I Wore: Long Sleeve Check Shirt Dress by Capsule from Simply Be, size 22 Old Navy Plush-Knit Long-Line Open-Front Plus-Size Sweater in mushroom, size 2x Target taupe flats, old, similar here and here Joan Vass plus size black tunic, old, similar here and here Old Navy black Rockstar jeans, size 22 short Avenue black booties, old, similar here and here Thank you to Simply Be for gifting me this dress
For maxi dresses, most boot styles work well as the longer hemline conceals most of the shoes, with only the toe boxes and soles visible in many cases