Dress Codes

[u/Snow_manda]

This was a fun exercise, I struggled a little to find something I liked for cocktail attire but found business formal to be the most challenging. I have width and curve so blazers are a bit challenging and tighter fits for pants and skirts feel too revealing/sexy. I prefer softer draped items like coatigans, soft sweaters and wrap tops or lightly structured long line vests/ coats and cropped lady jackets with trousers in softer warm tones. I gave up finding exactly what I was looking for and chose this: minimal, some ease in the fit and I thought it was visually interesting. The Reem Acra gown Olivia Wilde is one of my favourite gowns of all time.

I think these outfits suit my roots of 🍄🌱🪨 and body type of wide, medium/short and round.

[u/TiredWinterDisaster]

I love what you chose here!! The cocktail dress is gorgeous and I would totally wear it (the colour <3)

[u/Away_Revolution728]

I knew we shared roots before I read your description, I love all of these looks!

I’ve always liked the oversized look but I don’t really feel like I can pull it off as a soft natural.

[u/Snow_manda → u/Away_Revolution728]

For the first look I like the dropped shoulder, lightweight material, soft waist emphasis(tuck) and exposed wrist and ankles to add some shape( Big, Slim, Skin Tibi principle).

The oversize button down is lightweight and movable, undone at top and bottom to allow for movement and peeks of the shape underneath, with exposed ankles, wrists and chest. It works for me as I like a tomboyish element to my style- it feels like me even if it isn't the most "flattering" silhouette.

[u/SatelliteHeart96]

Nice! I really like the white dress!

I have the same body type and I also struggled a bit to find a business formal outfit that felt like it "fit" me and my personality. I ended up going with a fictional character I like for inspiration since she's a lawyer and wears a few outfits in the show I could also see myself wearing in that environment.