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Earrings, necklaces, rings and even a handbag can all help dress up casual or dress down professional for the right smart casual mix

This scarf-and-crocheted-cropped-sweater combo that was apparently appropriate for a formal event on The Vampire Diaries

The temperature outside needs to be considered

Made from luxe satin, it has a structured boned bodice with a lace-up corset back for a tailored fit, and a leg slit for added elegance

(For the record: Chukka boots are ankle-high casual boots, and they typically have two or three sets of lace eyelets

Its form-fitting design, complete with just the right amount of stretch from its contrast fabric, highlights curves without constraint