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This is a strong option if you prefer pants over dresses or need something that feels professional and composed

It is also worth experimenting and going for a bit of originality by choosing white tights with a beautiful sweater weave

Such dress codes can be a creative exercise, and as long as the rules are clear and the stakes are low, it will feel like a game

It is crafted from soft tulle, the A-line silhouette flows gracefully into a floor-length skirt, perfect for gliding across the dance floor

In 1932, actress Libby Holman was photographed in a strapless dress and is regularly credited with being one of its first high-profile wearers

Handcrafted from a super soft, cotton-modal baby rib jersey, this minimal floor-length silhouette makes the perfect cooler weather staple to anchor any transitional wardrobe rotation