Every year, around late May or early June, we have an office banquet. This year, the invitation stated that the attire was "Business Formal." Normally nothing specific is mentioned. When I told hubby, he immediately exclaimed "Great! Now I know exactly what to wear!" Business Formal is super easy for men, because it has a clear meaning - full suit, with tie. For women, it's a little harder. Especially if you happen to be the "business" side of a couple. As a spouse, you just wear a nice dress and you're fine. As the professional, you need to look professional. But for most of us women, we also don't want to look like we're dressing like a man.
I think my outfit worked out pretty well, and this is my go-to formula for this type of situation: Below-knee-length, modest up-top, fitted sheath dress, with a blazer and heels. The blazer can be left on or taken off, depending on how conservatively everyone else is dressed, and depending on the temperature! I also carry a simple small clutch, which I can hold between my arm and body when I need my hands. I try to wear dresses that are just a bit more "evening" than the fitted sheaths I wear to the office. The beadwork at the neck on this dress, and the fact that it is sleeveless (but still reasonably modest), make it a bit more evening.
(Dress: BCBG, blazer: Zac Posen, shoes: Sergio Rossi, purse: gift and no particular brand)
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