womens denim dress long sleeve Sweet Looking Mini Stylish and fashion design Scully HC619-DEN Womens Long Sleeve

They look polished without feeling too formal

It sounds like an extra step (and cost), but its worth it

Dont expose too much: Short hems, plunging necklines and exposing fabrics are best kept for more casual occasions

I reached out to them and got them to offer yall a 20% discount with code JENNA20 too

You can alter the pattern to make it suit your body shape like add a puffy sleeve or long sleeves or make it knee length or change the neckline to a deep V or make it in a single colour or pattern or add a fabric bow( which you can make following this tutorial for 7 types of fabric bows) or a sash ( tutorial for making sashes), eliminate the front placket altogether or add darts to make it look better

It doesnt have the stuffiness of a briefcase, but it is still much, much better than a backpack