Please follow the instructions carefully for stuffing and fastening off notes
For that reason, it's hard for me to call the look regressive in any way
(14 sts & 2 CH-16 SP) Row 2: CH 1 and turn, SL ST in the first 5 STs, SL ST into the first 2 CHs, SC in the next 2 CHs, HDC in the next 2 CHs, DC in the next 4 CHs, HDC in the next 2 CHs, SC in the next 2 CHs, SL ST in the next 2 CHs, SL ST in the next 4 SC STs, working into the CHs, SL ST into the first 2 CHs, SC in the next 2 CHs, HDC in the next 2 CHs, DC in the next 2 CHs, HDC in the next 2 CHs, SC in the next 2 CHs, SL ST in the next 2 CHs, SL ST in the last 5 SC STs
On the other hand, if your dress falls well past your knees, you can get away with sandals and even show some ankle if you choose to wear them
This combination is ideal for smart-casual events, dinner dates, or casual business meetings where a touch of elegance is desired