Take into account the event purpose, in addition to the time and place
This outfit works for business meetings, evening dinners, and events where traditional black tie is not required
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It's the perfect mix of trendy and timeless that would be great for an upscale cosmopolitan bridal shower
If youre a bit more flexible at the office, you can get away with wearing a blazer and chinos for example, as well as a tie, but when you go to the smart casual party, I suggest taking off the tie, add a bold pocket square, maybe a boutonniere, have some bolder socks and shoes and brown tones or more colors such as dark red, dark green, or navy, and it just creates a more fun outfit that is not as boring or stuffy formal as you would usually know from an office environment
Black trench coat with denim shirt dress and sneakers Casual and coolthis outfit pairs a denim shirt dress with a black trench coat for a street-style-approved look