long dress knit TOTEME - Cable grey melange - XL 15% Poly At Dusk Knit Maxi Dress

Sizes: 0-24 Colors: Tea Garden, Bueno, Verdigris Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Garden party meets happy hour with this sunny cutout dress from Valentino

Neckline:Sweetheart

However, collar proportions are key, so make sure to choose one with a nice semi-spread collar

You can also toy around with trendy (yet still formal) separates, pair a dressy blazer with a full skirt, get creative with your hair, or splurge on that pair of wild shoes that would be too much for black tie

Whether youre spending the evening at the beach bar or attending a lunch gathering, dressing up a notch can go a long way

If you prefer something light and floaty, chiffon and jersey can be very comfortable