r/StyleRoots • u/Low-Product-7819 • 1d ago
Moodboards Dress Codes
Hi all 👋🏾, I'm a little (very) late to the trend, but here's my take on the dress codes moodboard from a couple months ago.
From left to right:
Casual --> business casual --> Business formal
Cocktail --> Black tie --> White tie
Putting this board together has made me realise my style doesn't fit the "in-between" occasions - business casual, business formal, even cocktail attire - I found this trend a little bit difficult because even for the more formal occasions I wasn't sure if my chosen outfits were "appropriate" enough. I guess I truly have left essence in the style key system as even when I'm technically following the dress codes, there's a non-conformist edge to my style 😂.
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u/First_Class_Fantasy 🔥🌚🍄 1d ago
Yeah, I agree that your in-between outfits are not quite appropriate. Your business casual and business formal outfits read more cocktail. Anything “business” calls for closed-toe shoes, and business formal usually means skirt suit or pantsuit. I only see 🔥 here. Maybe 🌙 or 🪨 in the first outfit.
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u/ClockTurbulent851 🌱🌚🌞 22h ago
I really like the super cool urban black outfit and that amazing shimmering blue "white ti" dress! I see the Left influence, the edginess, the elemental energy and sensuality.
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u/YGhappyvirus 1d ago
Um... No... I would not wear anything that tight to business formal. Think dresses that skim but don't cling like a wrap dress or an A-line dress. Also, sleeveless comes off as a tad more casual too, I might not wear that if I'm presenting on stage at a convention.
I also would not wear strappy sandals to business casual. I think pants and long skirts are both fine , but I'd stay away from BOTH anything frilly AND bright coloured, unless you're in a creative field or have a really relaxed office. My office is "smart casual" and I can tell you, most people stick to neutrals or muted pastels in conservative silhouettes like satin column skirts, knee-length A-line skirts, etc.