lavender linen dress Cotton Sleeveless Paneled Maxi 28" / Custom Height (Free) It show very gorgeous and rich colors in sunlight for a truly one ELLIDY Wide Strap Linen Dress

Avoid combinations where the tie disappears against the shirt color

Made by La Femme, this stunning plus-size strapless dress is an ideal choice for a special occasion

Resort Casual "Resort casual" is my favorite dress codethis is an "anything goes" mentality typically appropriate for daytime wear

With Wool Trousers and a V-Neck Trousers: Lands End Year Rounder Merino Wool Trousers in Light Charcoal $89 Sweater: UNIQLO Extra Fine Merino V-Neck $39.90 (last years green shown above) Shirt: Ledbury Blue Fine Twill Worker $145 (ouch pricey) Boots: Allen Edmonds Bleecker Street Chukka in Brown Burnish (discontinued) Watch: Timex Re-Issue T2N393ZL (sold out) on an after market strap Green doesnt get enough respect in mens style, and the green merino V-neck here ties together the earthiness of the grey wool trousers and brown leather boots

This guide isn't strict of course - Feel free to experiment with these "rules" to find your own cocktail look that suits your personal style

You can nab high-end designer items easily for less than $100, so dont be afraid to try