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Shirt: A crisp white dress shirt is a must-have for business professional attire

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You also don't want to choose a shoe color that's a shade too close to your dress without classifying as monochromatic, such as a vivid teal paired with a bold, cobalt-blue dress

Soft chiffon or lightweight cotton in a fit-and-flare cut flows nicely

The not-quite-black of a charcoal gray adds dimension and keeps the ensemble from feeling expected