Considering that at the turn of the 20th century, essentially all women's skirts were floor-length, be they smart or casual, this is perhaps where the assumption comes from
The Rosella cream white floral cottagecore midi dress is a summer style that belongs in your closet
suitable for party, cocktail, prom, wedding, club, christmas, night out, evening, birthday, homecoming and other occasions.
Both outfits would work with dark brown boots or loafers too, so I still think you could pitch that theres versatility here given there are other uses for the black shoes and both outfits
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Embellished with black velvet bodice (with buttons) and cuffs