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The v-neck dress silhouette is breezy but structured enough to not look overly matronly

You can also choose a dress with a unique neckline or back detail to make a statement

It features a cowl halter neckline with tie closure with a hidden bar trim that adds a touch of sultriness

Where one company embraces the business casual dress code with a more laidback norm (t-shirts and jeans allowed), another would veer more towards the more formal look, expecting nothing less than a dressy blazer and shiny shoes

As you point out, I would also avoid showing the undershirt when wearing formal or semi-formal clothing

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