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Christmas Luncheon tomorrow, I am a Manager (female) attire calls for Smart casual...any ideas?

The luncheon is to take place at a restored colonial mansion, in tropical climate (by the way my company is located in caribbean). I suspect that the area selected for luncheon will not be air conditioned and the temperature is expected to be near 94 f.

I have jiggly arms... so no sleeve/ sleeveless is not an option...

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Smart casual is another way of saying business casual.

    I would go with a knee length skirt, a short sleeve or 3/4 sleeve blouse, and peep toe shoes. If you'd rather wear a dress, then make sure it's a daytime style, nothing festive that you'd wear for a night out. You'll look professional, but not over dressed. The open toes shoes will allow you to go without hose to stay cool, but won't be over the top or too sexy like a strappy sandal. Look for natural fabrics (or blends) as they are cooler than synthetics. Cotton and/or linen would be my first choice.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    As a Manager, I'd dress it up a bit and wear a nice casual cotton dress with short sleeves, and pretty sandals.

    Wearing your hair up, or in a ponytail, is a good idea if it's long and the weather will be hot.

    To make a ponytail a little more stylish, I brush my hair up from the neck on one side, gather it on the other side, brush the scalp smooth then fasten it over one ear. Not over your phone ear if this is also a work day. (Made that mistake. ONCE.) The style is easy, pretty, and always gets lots of compliments!

    Source(s): It's just what I'd wear.
  • 1 decade ago

    Dress up like Albert Einstein and wear tennis shoes. That will let the people know that wrote 'smart casual' how stupid that description is.

    It depends on where you live, I would say khaki slacks or a nice pair of pressed jeans, flat shoes and a nice sweater or blouse with long sleeves.

  • 1 decade ago

    Wear a knee length skirt and nice shoes with a light blouse in holiday colors if you have it. We live in FL so I can relate to the tropical climate around Christmas time. You can't exactly break out the Holiday sweaters!

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  • 4 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    Business suits are great. Find a jacket and pant/skirt suit and put a light shirt underneath it. That way, you can still wear the undershirt and a skirt, still look professional, and still be comfortable. Have a good time!

  • 1 decade ago

    wear a mini skirt and a long sleeve turtle neck shirt with 3 inch clear heels. Have fun!!

  • 1 decade ago

    Wear a casual dress maybe. Wear your hair up with some small earings in. I'm sure you'll look fabulous!

    Good luck!!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    What about a nice maybe strapless dress in red or something like that,high heels and a cute purse?Chic,stylish and semi-formal not sexy...

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    A linen pant suit!

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