farm rio crochet dress Floral Mini by FARM RIO Embrace effortless elegance with the Off FARM Rio Flower Crochet Mini

I love the look of the neckline, but it's pretty wide so the straps do tend to fall off the shoulders

If you want to nudge things towards the smarter end of the spectrum, then darker tones are generally dressier, which makes them particularly good for giving off-duty pieces like bombers or jeans an on-duty feel

If the event is black tie, you must wear a black or midnight blue tuxedo

This little nothing of a dress has become a staple of contemporary wardrobes

Roll your sleeves slightly for a relaxed but intentional feel

However, even to date, most black tie events prefer guests to wear a tuxedo as the dress code