plunging neckline cocktail dress June Bridals Elegant A Line Neck Satin Tea-length with Ruching 34 CARE Hand Wash Cold Embellished Plunge Neck Mini Dress

The mini length and long sleeves strike that balance between dressed-up and effortless - proof that the two aren't mutually exclusive

It all depends upon individual preferences as cocktail dresses are available from above the knee to high-low hemlines and even mid-calf combinations

This sweater dress beauty was actually an impulse buy from The Real Real and it cost a mere $30

If you want to take the look up a notch, you cant go wrong with the festival shoe of choice (which were going to be rocking all summer long): cowboy boots

This, however, may be modernized by selecting accessories in contrasting colors or by selecting a purse that compliments rather than matches the outfit