Team it with black, strappy heels and a clutch for a jaw-dropping look
Here are some of the items and themes youll see repeated over and over again in smart casual summer outfits and especially in the outfit roundup below: Simple outfit combinations with a statement piece (bright color, fun pants, striped midi skirt) White denim (theyre the perfect base for all your summer outfits) Heeled sandals (to dress up any outfit, even if youre wearing jeans) Lightweight layers (cardigans and blazers for the aggressive office air conditioning) Lighter colors (I love the light and bright color palettes when its warm and sunny) Monochrome and other fun color palettes (now is the time to play around with color combos, patterns, and textures) The number one rule for dressing for a smart casual office or any dress code in general is you want whatever you wear to fit you
From ACNE Studios to Alaa, Chanel to Givenchy, sweeping black maxi dresses dominated the autumn collections, and unlike the other great seasonal trends that we've had to wait to be filtered down to the high street, it's shoppable now
All of my resort wear dresses, especially for dinner tend to be stretchy or flowy
More contemporary versions lean into the hyper-feminine essence of the shoe with cross-straps and intricate bows, paying homage to its dance roots with the current balletcore trend
Any piece of clothing that functions as a whole outfit is always a go-to
