belted a line dress Strapless A-Line Midi line silhouette Black A-Line Belted Midi Dress

Italian Suit Jacket Now that you're well-versed in the black-tie-optional meaning, you know suits are on the table, which means you need to check out this Banana Republic 'fit

If youre over 60 and navigating fit concerns specific to changing body proportions, the dedicated guide Best Dresses for Women Over 60 covers silhouette choices and fit considerations in detail

By borrowing ideas from both the working classes and menswear, with a more androgynous silhouette and shorter hemline, Chanel reflected the wider modernisation of womenswear that was happening in the 1920s

Brown loafers - smart-casual elegance Loafers - whether penny, tassel, or horsebit - introduce a relaxed elegance that is suited to business-casual settings and social occasions