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As a Wardrobe stylist in Los Angeles, Ive dressed countless clients for winter formal events , from award shows to winter weddings

In Chicago, renowned boutiques like Fifi's Bridal cater to discerning tastes, offering a diverse selection of elegant dresses for this special occasion

I really like the structured menswear style blazer with the feminine ruffled dress

But to keep this look business casual for women its better to wear this with stiletto heels (not sandals), chunky heels, loafers, flats, or mules

(Call it an educated guess with a 60/40 success rate.) I also avoid maxis (an ankle-length midi is that for me anyway), and wear minis sparingly since those too can be hit or miss