light cotton maxi dress Women's long summer white and blue 2) / S (2 Women's Halter Cotton Maxi Dress

FWRD Zara Reformation You may associate Reformation with crop tops and summery minidresses (and yes, it continues to kill it in those categories), it has also expanded its offerings to include amazing evening wear

Pair with a slim-fit black dress shirt, leaving the top buttons undone for a relaxed approach

Here are the definite pitfalls to avoid: Denim This could seem like a controversial starter, as some companies will allow denim as business casual

Forever New Katie Sequin Mini Dress Forever New Katie Sequin Mini Dress There's no better time to sparkle-all-over than at New Year's, and with this little number, you'll be rivalling the fireworks displays

And yes, Im totally down for a store-bought salad dressing in a pinch, but its hard for me to get on board all the time when homemade ones are this quick and easy to make

Maxi dresses with side slits If you prefer a long dress, look for designs with side slits or open-back details