Silhouettes: A-line , alternative , mermaid, mini, midi, princess, straight
A proper button-down should sit softly rather than rigidly, which helps it layer neatly under knitwear or relaxed tailoring
To achieve this, you will need a versatile business suit (garments made from the same cloth), tie, buttoned-up collared shirts and dress shoes
For a black tie event, you want: A clean hem floor length is traditional, but if the dress has a lot of excess pooling fabric, itll be hard to walk in and youll spend the whole night worried about tripping Quality fabric crepe, satin, matte jersey, and lace all read as formal
This is especially crucial if youre wearing it for a white-collar job or an important formal event