Just go with the flow

This really simple airy black dress was different from most other black dresses for the office. While the knee-grazing length and the thick straps were dress-code appropriate, it was made of a lighter material and had some interesting pleating around the neckline. It's a great kind of dress that can stand alone without other accessories, such as a dramatic necklace or a belt. Additionally, with a dress this relaxed, avoid other articles of clothing that are structured or severe. For instance, I wouldn't recommend wearing pointy-toed heels - or even high heels, for that matter. It would seem to ruin the otherwise fluid flow of the dress with something that, in contrast, seems contrived and overdone.

The dress itself has some nice navy chiffon detailing on the shoulder. Navy and black are both base colors - you can pretty much wear any color with it. It is interesting, then, that they go so well together. Except for the risk of having a very dark outfit, the fact that navy and black are both so similar as well as normal base colors does not preclude them from matching. I paired the outfit with a layered navy headband for a polished and yet relaxed look.

Dress: Banana Republic | Headband: Banana Republic