Still, the execution must be impeccable: stick to navy or charcoal in premium fabrics, pair with a crisp white dress shirt, select either a classic silk tie or bow tie in appropriate colours, and finish with highly polished dress shoes
search Long flared dress/shirt in tencel linen, buttoned front closure, chest pocket, small collar, three-quarter sleeve
You dont necessarily have to wear a dress
Restauranteurs like Daniel Boulud agree, saying "We have a lot of young customers, and I tell you, most of them dress up without [my] telling them that they need to dress up," per The Wall Street Journal
A zipper at the center of the back closes the look
During cooler months, layer with thick tights and an oversized cardigan for added warmth without compromising on style