For a casual look in peak summer heat, I team a relaxed linen dress with a pair of work sneakers alongside an oversized tote bag thats large enough for all my desk essentials
If the crowd is a little more fashion-forward, or the invite is black tie optional, one might choose a modern dressy maxi dress style with blouson styling, asymmetrical details, or a bit of a bold print, rather than a structured ball gown, or true evening gown
Although they are not yet sure why that would be, their current hypothesis is that women and older people are more likely to be awake during the day, and therefore more likely to assume that their visual world is lit by blue sky
If you start drinking earlier in the day, you need food to balance that out
The cap sleeves and knee-length skirt offer modest coverage, and the soft fabric would make for a comfortable fit