Tie front black fit and flare dress with notch collar
I was nervous to open the box because I thought it wasn't going to turn to be anything like the dress online
Smart Casual for Women: What to Wear Tops Yes: Silk or quality satin blouses Fitted knit tops and fine-knit sweaters Simple, well-fitting button-down shirts Quality jersey tops (not oversized or athleisure style) Fitted turtlenecks No: Crop tops (unless styled very intentionally) Athletic or sports tops Graphic tees with large logos Sheer tops without a liner Oversized hoodies Bottoms Yes: Tailored trousers (wide-leg, straight-cut, or slim) Dark wash or black jeans (no rips, no distressing) Midi or knee-length skirts Tailored shorts (smart events in warm climates) No: Ripped or heavily distressed jeans Leggings worn as trousers (unless very high-quality and styled very carefully) Mini skirts that are overtly clubby Casual joggers or sweats Dresses Yes: Wrap dresses (the quintessential smart casual dress) Shirt dresses Midi dresses in quality fabrics Slip dresses styled with a blazer or quality layer No: Very short bodycon dresses Very casual sundresses Beach or cover-up style dresses Shoes Yes: Heeled sandals or mules Ballet flats in quality leather Ankle boots (block heel, kitten heel, or flat leather) Clean leather loafers or oxford shoes White leather sneakers (at the more relaxed end of smart casual) No: Running shoes or athletic trainers Flip flops Heavily distressed or embellished casual shoes Hiking boots or similar outdoor footwear Outerwear Yes: Tailored blazer Trench coat Structured leather or faux leather jacket Clean-cut wool coat No: Hoodies Puffer jackets worn to the event (fine for transit, change inside) Casual zip-up fleeces Smart Casual for Men: What to Wear Tops Yes: Collared shirts (button-down, oxford cloth, linen) Quality polo shirts (plain, no large logos) Fine-knit sweaters and jumpers over a collared shirt Well-fitted turtlenecks No: T-shirts with large graphics or logos (a plain white tee can work at the relaxed end) Hoodies Athletic or performance tops Bottoms Yes: Chinos or smart casual trousers in neutral tones Dark wash straight-leg or slim jeans (no rips) Tailored casual trousers No: Cargo trousers (too casual) Athletic shorts Board shorts Heavily distressed jeans Shoes Yes: Leather loafers or tassel loafers Clean leather Oxford or Derby shoes Leather Chelsea boots or ankle boots Premium leather sneakers (white, clean, minimal branding) at the relaxed end No: Running shoes Sandals (unless a very warm-climate, relaxed event) Work boots Outerwear Yes: Blazer or sport coat (the single most useful smart casual piece for men) Trench coat or camel overcoat Leather or suede jacket No: Hoodies Varsity or baseball jackets Parka-style down jackets to the event The Blazer: The Smart Casual Cheat Code For both men and women, a well-fitting blazer is the single most reliable smart casual piece
But more delicate greens like arugula or spring mix need a lighter vinaigrette that wont weigh them down
