More women-centric retailers popped-up, like Ann Taylor and Banana Republic, and became places that women could find dressy outfits for work (but again — not too dressy!).
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Whether you're planning a NYE look (dressy), looking for a new going-out 'fit (dressy-casual), or just want something chill to wear hanging with your crew (casual), the jumpsuits ahead—organized from formal to dressy-casual—are guaranteed to jump to the front of your closet and make getting dressed easier.
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" Gabrielle says: "It's casual but dressy at the same time.
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Do you prefer Matt's dressy hoodie or George's casual suit?
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And yes, high ponytails at the club were considered dressy.
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They had ignored the rows of dressy shoes with heels.
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Only, there's nothing specific about it (looking at you, "dressy casual").
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Dressy couples held up cocktails and clustered under the bar's roof.
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What if you are going to a dressy event, or going hiking?
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How casual, on the ten-point dressy-cazj spectrum, is this office?
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"I would say, 'Don't be so dressy at the prom,&apos" she says.
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Dark-eyed, dressy little town dolls and dutch-bobbed blondies from windmilled countrysides.
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In silk, a western shirt is dressy enough for dinner or the office.
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Kourtney Kardashian proved you can put a dressy spin on a casual look.
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"The cocktail parties are really not as dressy as people think," she said.
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" "I would sometimes wear white socks with dressy trousers when I was at school.
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Meanwhile Rashida is wearing the greatest accent for any dressy outfit… …the backwards Kangol.
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They're not quite dressy enough to be worn with a suit or business casual.
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The slinky slip dresses Rosie Huntington-Whiteley falls back on for every dressy occasion?
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Mochi meets dressy petits fours at the Mochidoki shop in SoHo opening on Thursday.
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Dressy jeans are allowed, but cut-offs or jeans with holes are NOT allowed.
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There will be five dressy, heeled women's styles from the Yeezy Season 2 collection available.
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She doesn't get really dressy but her t-shirts and sweatpants make up for it.
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I said I was a writer and that I sometimes had work lunches and dressy events.
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"It was very dressy, very starched, a necktie place through the '80s, no question," he said.
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Watch strap options include stitched Italian leather for a dressy look or rubber for a sportier aesthetic.
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Comfortable and summer-vacation-appropriate, yet still dressy enough to pull off at most cocktail-attire weddings.
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Unfortunately, sometimes you realize it's hard to translate your personal style into something dressy and wedding-worthy.
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She's smiling wryly as she tells me that this is "actually a dressy day" because her socks match.
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The navy trousers are the perfect not-too-dressy but not-too-casual style pants for everyday wear.
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Placed next to the dressy photo was a cute selfie of the couple wearing shades on a sunny day.
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I get my mom a bracelet, a pair of dressy winter gloves, chocolates she likes, and a candle ($55.35).
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The decision to ditch dressy office wear came after an encounter with one of his 7,000 employees in 2011.
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Watch Report A classier chronograph that merges a sporty tachymeter, for clocking distance and speed, with a dressy profile.
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Still, black leather-ish leggings remain a worthy contender, if only because they are dressy, but also so plain.
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A solid wearable option if you don't want to have to switch between a fitness tracker and something more dressy.
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Dinner: Sticking to one color palette helped me feel dressy and cool, rather than crazy, in my evening-appropriate jumpsuit.
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Take it from Kate Middleton: Selecting the right handbag for a dressy event is, in many cases, an art form.
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Because you are traveling for business, having a dressy pair of shoes along with a casual pair is usually recommended.
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Finding a shirt that's dressy enough for work, but made to perform well in a gym is otherwise pretty impossible.
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So we're assuming the dress is "dressy sexy" while the utterly post-shower, soaked-through 'do is "casual chill," right, Kim?
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With both dressy and casual options for women and men, everyone can stock up on stylish options before the temperatures drop.
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Ahead, find 15+ super-warm dressy coats guaranteed to convince you that bundling up in a stylish way is absolutely doable.
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Created by three employees, the gadget is surprisingly fully formed and even quite a bit dressy when it comes to style.
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Finding a shirt that&aposs dressy enough for work, but made to perform well in a gym is otherwise pretty impossible.
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So for our fourth episode of #R29StyleStalking with ASOS, which we filmed in Berlin, we're mastering the ever-elusive dressy-casual mix.
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However, if you can find a pair that is both comfortable and dressy enough for business wear, try to stick to that.
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"Dressy casual" can mean something very specific to a particular group of people and another thing entirely to everyone outside of it.
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Other recent entries: the dressy Indian Accent, in midtown; the snug Chaiwali, in Harlem; and the wholesome Inday, near Madison Square Park.
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I didn't want to wear a tampon, but honestly, I also didn't want to bleed all over my light gray dressy pants.
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It's a pair of jeans that are dressy enough to wear with nice heels, but work just as well with a $5 sneaker.
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The dressy enough for a nice dinner, yet casual enough to wear to an afternoon barbecue ensemble nails today's formal-ish dress code.
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Reader, a sampling of the dress codes to which wedding guests have been asked to conform: "dressy casual" (so common, yet so opaque).
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Since they're not a wedge and more of a platform sandals, I love the casual look they give off without being too dressy.
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They're the perfect casual-but-dressy shoe to wear to a wedding, or to pair with a tropical-print two piece set for vacation.
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For women: "A long dress, a formal cocktail dress, a dressy suit or separates, and darker or neutral colors are always appreciated," he says.
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It can skew dressy or casual depending on what you layer it over, and a tartan print is nearly a neutral at this point.
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The star came roaring out of the weekend in a whirlwind of dressy denim and a new head-turning shoe: clear knee-high boots.
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But when it comes to semi-dressy occasions like date night, we can easily spend hours (and a million cotton swabs) perfecting our lewk.
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Pros: Sturdy, classic, hand-paintedCons: None to speak of, other than they might not be as dressy as the office (or a suit) requires
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Adorning the original Mastermind box was the portrait of a woman, dressy and unimpressed, leaning behind an older gentleman, suited and seated, fingertips pressed.
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Forsake's Alma Boot is the perfect footwear option when you need something dressy yet still want to feel confident trudging through ice and snow.
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"I think having a futurist, unpredictable finish on your nails can be the wild card element in your look — dressy but also chill," she says.
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The wares include casual and dressy kurtas and saris in bright colors as well as Western pieces such as dresses, button-down shirts and swimwear.
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"One thing is really clear: People in the orchestra want to remain dressy," said Fiona Simon, a violinist who has been a member since 1985.
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I definitely do my hair and makeup and wear an outfit, but it wouldn't be particularly dressy or sexy, because that's just not how I dress.
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With styles ranging from relaxed khaki culottes to dressy pleated culottes, the Duchess has quite a few different versions of the trendy trousers in her closet.
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West End clubs are dressy, and the group were ready for a night out—pre-drink selfies had been taken in tight polo-necks with clutch bags.
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Fortunately, we've been starting to see more women wearing dressy dresses — like, full-on fancy, floor-length, tulle, and sparkly — to places that aren't black-tie gatherings.
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The Juno drapes like a sleek, figure-flattering heavy silk, but feels light and breathable to the touch — like a technical fabric that's a little more dressy.
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Pros: Incredibly light and comfortable, dressy enough for stricter office dress codes and more formal occasions, available in wider widthsCons: Some customers say they run too narrow
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There were executives in expensive suits, young men and women looking unaccountably dressy in ripped jeans and, according to James, a disconcerting number of people wearing hats.
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The two options, fashion-wise, were "casual chill look" and "dressy sexy look," with 48% of followers favoring the former and 52% urging Kimmy to wear the latter.
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On a date night with husband Kanye West, the businesswoman made gymwear dressy by wearing a pair of basic black Spandex ones underneath a long leather trench coat.
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That being said, I yearned for a denim version; I wanted a slightly more casual look that still had the same dressy, crisp feel of my OG trousers.
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A Baja East tie-dyed T-shirt featuring the "Minions" characters ("very Venice boardwalk," Hannah said) hangs a few feet from dressy office garb by Akris's Punto line.
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Parents seeking male dolls can choose from options like Playskool's "Dressy Kids Boy" or offerings like "Groovy Boys" and "Dress Up Friends" dolls from the Manhattan Toy Company.
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While the photos mostly recreated Diana's penchant for athleisure before athleisure was even a thing, Bieber emulated one dressy look that the Princess of Wales made instantly iconic.
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Longer skirts, ideally on the bias or with a dropped waist so they don't add width at the hips, are also good, and don't read as overly dressy.
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Do some research ahead of time about the appropriate garb, and pack accordingly — at horse races, for example, women typically wear dressy hats while men don bow ties.
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But while seeing people you love is great (and often exhausting), the difficult part is finding something to wear for all of these various levels of dressy events.
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Follow her lead and layer it over a graphic tee for a casual look or pair it with a dressy tank for a more polished night-out ensemble.
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"Her house was beautiful, her wardrobe was amazing, and she wore the jewels very naturally; there was nothing too dressy about it," Mr. Felloni said of Mrs. Pavesi.
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Short extracts from classic works seem more dressy than dramatic, only hinting at the innovation, such as borrowing from female line and posture, that Nureyev brought to his art.
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"I thought that I could make it a bit more casual by wearing the blazer with a white tee, but Anita talked me into keeping it dressy," Andrews said.
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There's only so many dressy outfits we can scramble together before we're left wondering if a sweater and black pants are an acceptable combination for a semi-formal affair.
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Wear it with black pants, a dress, or a skirt when you need to look dressy, or throw it over nice jeans and a blouse on more casual days.
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Despite the dressy look, its simplicity means it won't overpower a jeans-and-oxford-shirt combo, while still being capable of adding the required classy touch to a suit.
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If you want to add a touch of rock-and-roll or take a dressy look to the next level, the easiest way is with a good-looking fedora.
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A pair of simple white ankle socks can change the tone of an outfit to a surprising degree, making even a dressy staple like loafers feel playful and irreverent.
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Owners also love its luxe-looking details like the contrast piping and gold zippers, which make it feel a bit more dressy than some other more casual puffer vests.
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For dressier occasions, a block heeled sandal is ideal for travel — the in-between height goes with everything and eliminates the need for a high heel and a dressy flat.
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I would say I swing more toward dressy 'pretty' when I'm seeing someone or going on a date and want to appear (appear being the keyword) like a class act.
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These leggings are great for everyday wear, and you can pair them with just about anything casual or even a bit dressy thanks to the smooth polyester-Spandex blend fabric.
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Off the Menu Olma Caviar Boutique & Lounge This company, which runs a plush little nook in the Plaza Food Hall, has added this dressy Upper West Side bar and restaurant.
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Also, none of their shoes are quite dressy enough for formal occasions, so for a wedding or a coat-and-tie school uniform, you will probably have to look elsewhere.
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I had to laugh when I showed up in Birkenstocks, my only dressy travel shoes: every other woman there looked like a model, in a tight miniskirt and, yes, stilettos.
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If geography is destiny, it's hardly surprising that their aesthetics are wildly divergent: Sophia describes hers as "very, very, very feminine and dressy," whereas Masafumi's is more casual and urban.
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The line features a number of pieces perfect for any young professional, including blazers, blouses, dressy slacks, and more classic pieces with a modern twist your mom would undoubtedly approve of.
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The space is now bright and white, with an open kitchen, dressy chandeliers and, near the entrance, a stretch of bar opposite a sales counter with bowls of food for takeout.
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IF THE DRESS CODE IS SEMI-FORMAL, DRESSY CASUAL OR ANYTHING THAT ENDS IN "CHIC"… He should wear: A navy or charcoal gray suit with a crisp white shirt and a tie.
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According to new data from Slice Intelligence, Nordstrom's dressy-casual Halogen line generated 11 times the digital revenue of Amazon's best-selling private brand, Lark & Ro, from January 2016 through February 2017.
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Afterwards, Dick and wife take down the end-of-life medication from the top of their closet—next to a box marked "dressy clothes"—and go through its contents for the camera.
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Because I work in an office without a dress code, I always felt like they looked too dressy for work, yet they'd still not be fancy enough for a real black-tie affair.
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Up until the moment I saw Alves and Ciara walk red carpets with their curly hair, I had totally written off the idea that curls could be dressy enough for a big event.
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Vogue reports that Middleton's dress was a Marchesa Notte creation — which is the more affordable and less dressy line from the brand — and, naturally, the $1,195 tea-length frock is already sold out.
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This swingy tank top and crisp shorts look is a minimalist's dream — but still feels a bit dressy thanks to the halter neck, paisley print, and keyhole paired with high-waisted sailor-inspired shorts.
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Although 4-, 5-, and 6-inch heels were considered de rigueur for evening wear in the 2010s, television fashion stylist Cindy Conroy told Insider that lower heels and dressy flats will rule the 2020s.
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Some consumer reviews have noted that the vegan leather doesn't appear as dressy as real leather, so if leather is something you're happy to wear, the Wingtip Commanders ($98) might be more your style.
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From gingham halter dresses with asymmetrical hems to a cozy-yet-dressy LBD that will take us from couch to brunch and back again, we've rounded up 20 plus-size dresses worth celebrating summer in.
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There may be a black tie party on the evening of Christmas and dressy outfits for their church outing, but Mike spiced up his look for the royals' tradition of opening presents on Christmas Eve.
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To give life to one of the biggest trends of the past, we've come up with four cool ways to wear all the different varieties you may have bought, from super-dressy to wildly-patterned.
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"Her Majesty had her photos taken by Leibovitz during her State Visit to the US in 2007, when the famous photographer asked if they could remove the accessory so the outfit would look "less dressy.
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Between Friendsgiving dinners, holiday themed-work events, family get-togethers, and NYE shindigs, the "dressy" side of our closets always seem to fall short when stacked against the number of social events on our calendars.
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The perpetual motion that supplies a lot of La Sirena's energy — the rest comes from the dressy trattoria cooking overseen by Josh Laurano, the executive chef and a partner — is a function of geography and scale.
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"If I am going through a sweatpants and heels phase or more of a dressy phase, it has always been something that I think other people can kind of have their own version of," the star says.
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According to the Emily Post Institute, women actually have a lot of options: "a formal, floor-length evening gown, dressy cocktail dress, [or even] your dressiest 'little black dress'" will pass muster under the black-tie umbrella.
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This, of course, is because what we wear to court matters: Studies have shown that juries convict attractive people less often and that defendants wearing prison-issued uniforms are convicted more often than those wearing dressy attire.
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Lauren Conrad, the star of our favorite early-aughts reality shows turned lifestyle guru, is constantly turning out new, affordable collections, be it for dressy occasions or everyday wear, thanks to her long-running pair-up with Kohl's.
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Even as someone who doesn't usually wear much makeup during the week and only brings out the full makeup bag for dressy or special occasions, I make sure to do my eyebrows before leaving my house every day.
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Finally, the ECCO label is in a prominent area of the shoe in a different color making it very visible, which I felt made it less dressy, and therefore less versatile than the choices that made the list.
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I've found that no matter how many shoes I bring, I typically only wear two: A walk-everywhere pair of sneakers in a neutral color (so they match everything), and a waterproof pair of sandals that feel dressy.
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Neighbor is the 1927 equivalent of a wedding guest who has been told that the dress code is "dressy casual" and shows up in a cotton floral sundress, only to find everyone else in suits and cocktail dresses.
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A leather slide is all comfort, no toe-dividers, easy as pie to slip on, and is still dressy enough to get you into a sit down lunch without so much as a side-eye from the maître d'.
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As the Duchess has proven (see below), the mid-calf cropped pant is versatile enough to be worn with anything from a dressy blouse and heel to a t-shirt and sneakers, making them the perfect piece to wear between seasons.
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The main reason is because they look suitable with any outfit or for any occasion because they look just as chic with a simple top and jeans as they do with a dressy outfit (after all, they're a celeb red carpet favorite).
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Seattle's Baby & Company, located just a few blocks off Pike Place Market, will introduce shoppers to US and overseas designers that are just under the radar — labels like Simon Miller, Album di Famiglia, and Laura Urbinati — and making modern, dressy, but totally wearable clothing.
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There are some pieces in your jewelry box that are perfect for wearing on a dressy night out, others are ideal for every day wear, but when you find a piece that covers both worlds (and checks in under $40) you know you've hit the jewelry jackpot.
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I also appreciate the fact that the company offers several dressy shoes that use Velcro closures or that are slip-ons, because without a parent there to help out with an outfit change after gym class, the easier the shoes are to get on, the better.
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"Our clients are looking for different watches: They want a watch for the day, they want a dressy watch for the evening, they want a watch for sports activities," said Luc Rochereau, regional brand director for the Middle East, India and North Africa at IWC Schaffhausen.
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The trend is creating opportunities for start-ups, such as DayBreaker, an early morning weekday rave that hands out protein bars and energy drinks; Night Nation Run, a 5K late-night race; and Diner en Blanc, a dressy pop-up picnic where guests often spend hundreds of dollars.
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And, thanks to the pointy, metallic, patent, and over-the-knee boots that are trending hard right now, it's not difficult to find a dressier boot option that suits your style (especially since most boots at your favorite shops right now are leaning more toward the dressy side).
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So it's no wonder that it feels so deeply personal when we get targeted ads for, say, "dressy sweatpants," colonoscopies, underwear whose selling point is that they are easy to take off, preparing for your own funeral, or, somehow the biggest attack of all: tickets to Jagged Little Pill: The Musical.
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Rubchinskiy's headquarters in Moscow, located near the Barrikadnaya metro station in the shadow of one of Stalin's skyscrapers, are barely a 15-minute walk from the store of Ulyana Sergeenko, a 37-year-old Muscovite who shows her dressy, sometimes fussy clothes — bustiers, gypsy skirts, ball gowns aplenty — on the Parisian haute couture schedule.
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Men, in general, have it all figured out: a suit and a tie, and they're ready for anything from a wedding to a funeral to an office holiday party where the dress code is "smart casual" or "festive dressy" — even if the suit is boxy or baggy, even if the tie's held together with Scotch tape. Boom. Done.
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But she noted that it could be difficult to find a broadly acceptable solution, agreeing on clothes that are comfortable but still dressy enough to give a sense of occasion; pleasing longtime patrons, who tend to be conservative in their tastes and have indicated in research surveys that they like things as they are; and finding new outfits that can stand the test of time.
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Most recently seen on Meghan Markle (second from left), who wore the brand's $218 "Eliza" sheath dress to a royal patronage appearance, the brand has also been seen on stylish A-list mamas-to-be including, from left, Natalie Portman (in the brand's no-longer-available Buffalo plaid jacket), Jessica Alba (in the "Kate" bowtie dress), Emily Blunt (wearing dressy separates to an event) and Kerry Washington (wearing a sold-out jumpsuit, but this one is similar).
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