If were speaking honestly, there is not a LOT of great fashion to come out of this era
We can't be sure whether a couple who specifies "beach formal" is thinking blazers or board shorts, but if you stick to our guidelines, you can't go too far wrong
Here are some of the items and themes youll see repeated over and over again in smart casual summer outfits and especially in the outfit roundup below: Simple outfit combinations with a statement piece (bright color, fun pants, striped midi skirt) White denim (theyre the perfect base for all your summer outfits) Heeled sandals (to dress up any outfit, even if youre wearing jeans) Lightweight layers (cardigans and blazers for the aggressive office air conditioning) Lighter colors (I love the light and bright color palettes when its warm and sunny) Monochrome and other fun color palettes (now is the time to play around with color combos, patterns, and textures) The number one rule for dressing for a smart casual office or any dress code in general is you want whatever you wear to fit you
From ACNE Studios to Alaa, Chanel to Givenchy, sweeping black maxi dresses dominated the autumn collections, and unlike the other great seasonal trends that we've had to wait to be filtered down to the high street, it's shoppable now
Team it with black, strappy heels and a clutch for a jaw-dropping look
