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No matter the degree of formality, your relationship with the host, or who youre going with, a black outfit will never be over or under the dress rules

Hatch Collection Celeste Dress This is another wardrobe piece you can keep well into your nursing days and even after, given its pretty ruffled sleeves, versatile midi length and smocked back that's made to fit like a glove

Ballet flats go with just about everything, so its no shock theyre great shoes for a maxi dress

Wool suits, velvet blazers, tweed jackets, and layered formal outfits work well

Personal Wardrobe Stylist & SpeakerPersonal Wardrobe Stylist & SpeakerExpert AnswerYou can leave the shirt untucked and roll up the sleeves for a more casual look