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Formal wear shoes: Shiny patent leather lace ups are the correct shoes to wear

Business casual is all about dressing down a more formal business attire, while business professional is the midway point between business casual and formal

And if youre looking for more ideas, check out my post on a petite burgundy blazer styled three ways.

It strips away the distraction of color, forcing the eye to appreciate the structural integrity of the garment: the precision of the seams, the drape of the fabric, and the overall harmony of the design

If you want a sweeping linen maxi-dress with dramatic proportions: Our taller testers (5-foot-9 and 6 feet) loved the Heidi Merrick Corsica Dress (XS to XXL, fits 0 to 14), a gorgeous tissue-linen gown with a deep V neckline and crisscross open back

It is also essential to consider the venue and the time of the event, as a dress appropriate for an outdoor summer wedding may not be suitable for an indoor winter gala