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Cocktail attire may afford you a little more freedom than some more formal dress codes but this shouldnt be taken to extremes

Whilst there's nothing more glamorous than a softly tailored black dress with subtle drape and sparkle, this gown also offers comfort and confidence in one

And since it comes together in just 5 minutes of preparation, there is no reason not to make your own blue cheese dressing

Available in five colors, wear them for WAC, Land Girl, WAVES, Marines, medical units and impressions, and all civilian attire

Top tip: High-waisted fitted jeans are also great choices to style with nude flats, as these can add to the illusion of longer legs

Generally speaking, a traditional pique polo is not smart casual