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The absolute secret to this transition lies in selecting a base dress that is modest and structured enough for the office, but holds undeniable evening potential

Swap out your flats for heels to carry this look over to evening dinner plans

You might even want to consider elegant but unusual choices like a deep maroon or forest green for some variety

Typical hairstyles include plaits woven with velvet or satin ribbons, braids bunched into buns, and up-dos using hairpins which pick up on colours in the dirndl and often feature small gemstones or other traditional elements (and, ideally, match other items of jewellery such as earrings)