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For a dose of timeless glamour, a classic cocktail dress from Anne Fontaine's collection is the perfect choice

You can either go full-on glam in black-tie-worthy fits or opt for a slightly more relaxed, but still formal ensemble with a dark suit or dressy cocktail frock

The Origins of Italian Fashion: 1900-45

Casual: Informal, not dressy Word Applications Say formal or casual a baseball game a first date a funeral a baptism or christening soccer practice Christmas morning the presidents inauguration family portraits dinner at a friends house a wedding Casual or Formal

These can be paired with a beige suit for casual activities, business meetings, functions, or parties

The trench has been the British answer to formal outerwear for a century we explain its origins in our guide to the history of the trench coat