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The best way to look at business casual and the accompanying shoes is that they are an elevated version of the shoes you wear outside the office

A watch is also not allowed

But for now, think about this rule another way: The simpler, more minimal the design, the more formal it will be

For broader practical guidance on cocktail dressing across settings, our piece on how to style a cocktail dress covers the foundations that apply to cutout styles too

The contrast between the clunky sandals' design and the beautiful white dress looks edgy