formal dresses with neck scarf High-Neck Open-Back Maxi Dress Tie – Chicago Bridal Store Company it features a high neckline Leely Women Sky Blue Sweetheart

You also get two smaller drawers up top that are shallow enough for undergarments or accessories

The skirt features four tiers of gathered ruffles that create movement and volume, finished with a high slit for contrast and ease

Matching Shoes and Bag This outfit is more on the casual side of smart casual, but I still included it here because the base of the outfit has so many of the same smart casual elements: a nicer sweater (chenille is such a fun texture), medium wash jeans, and, of course, cognac brown ankle boots and the coordinating tote

Find the key pieces that are natural and authentic to the place where you are, Carter says