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Ironically, and contrary to your point about resorting to T-shirts and sweatpants to work from home, since the COVID lockdown Ive made a conscious effort *not* to shlomp into scruff order, and have been making sure to get up and dress in smart casual clothing to go to work (from home) even if its e.g

Nicole Kidman, for one, was the belle of the ball in her feather-adorned Balenciaga gown, which was a recreation of a 1950 couture dress designed by Cristbal Balenciaga

Consider a light-colored handbag or shoes

For cocktail and semi-formal events, on the other hand, the choice is really up to you: Coordinated suit or blazer and slacks