casual yellow dress Elegant Lace Button Summer Featuring a fit Vivid Eden Women's Pleated Strap

"Cocktail attire is meant to bridge the gap between day and night," bridal consultant LauraLee Baird told Brides

A Slitted Shirt Dress With Wide-Leg Jeans For an office-approved dress-and-jeans lewk, try an oversized shirt dress with straight-leg jeans

This neutral, champagne sheen is well-suited to both silver and gold tones, so accessorize as you wish

this maxi-length dress is made from airy cotton with a rich paisley print into a universally flattering wrap silhouette completed with romantic puff sleeves

Of course, few women actually own Marchesa in real life

Whether you're heading to a big meeting, a dinner date, or a weekend event, these styles offer the right balance of polish and practicality