zara midi dress TEXTURED - Ecru It can be worn on or off the shoulder and comes with a matching removable waist tie Zara's £24 burgundy midi dress

Do not wear a cocktail dress or a floor-length black-tie gown (too overdressed) or a statement tracksuit or sneakers (too casual), said Nina

Their open-lacing design gives them a slightly more relaxed feel than Oxfords, but theyre still formal enough to wear with a black suit

From men's casual slip on shoes and sneakers to relaxed oxfords and boots, these shoes take casual very seriously

A casual blue birthday dress in cotton or chiffon works beautifully for daytime celebrations, while satin, sequins, or velvet styles transition seamlessly into formal settings

This beachy maxi is a real showstopper in this gorge khaki hue, but it comes in an impressive 20 other colours if green isn't your thang