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Complete your bridesmaid look with an elegant updo to showcase the distinctive neckline, and carry a small posy that complements the wedding palette

Perfect for formal events or special occasions, this dress exudes effortless charm and refined femininity

Fashion stylist Lara Eurdolian King tells InStyle that when it comes to semi-formal attire, you are free to play with fabrics, hemlines, details, and everything in between

Choose from sleeveless to short-sleeve or linen dresses to guarantee comfort and coolness even on the hottest summer days

Ladies first Having canvassed opinion from stylists and image consultants who are ladies themselves, the general consensus is that a business cocktail dress code for ladies is best inspired by the public figure who does it best: former Duchess of Cambridge now Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton