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Inspirational Street Style: Dress Codes for Every Occasion

Article by Amy Birdsong Golden

Photography by Uday Sripathi

Originally published in River City Lifestyle

Arnett

“Blazer not required. You can make leather and a t-shirt cool for cocktails or any festive attire. Leather always works for Spring of deception. I put this look together from Joseph Men with black and white repetition. Dressing up should always be fun. Men, you can always step out of the box.”

Susan

“I love to dress for weddings as they are such happy occasions. You can pull out your bright colors, ruffles and sparkly shoes. I have lived through so many fashion trends. I love to mix different eras…something from the 70s with something from 2025. A classic is a classic; and it will always be a classic.”

Tucker 

“I love traditional dressing. Clean lines and tailored always. Dress shoes can be a bore. I favor tassels instead of laces. All black is timeless, yes. But, I have a capsule wardrobe. So this base can take me lots of places by adding a jacket. Or not. The floral liner is just the right nod to elevate the look.”

Alice + Patrick 

“White dinner jackets are reserved for Spring soirees and Summer nights. It’s formal, but also feels ‘let your hair down and shake it up'. For me, it’s finding a dress in a classic silhouette – but with a unique fabric that makes a statement. Enter the peach floral jacquard gown. This dress code is also synonymous with let’s stay on the dance floor all night.”

Lucy + Bob 

Dressing for black tie is frustrating, exhausting and magical. You put the blouse, pants or skirt on. Wait, I hate that blouse... let’s try another.. no, not that coat. But try the belt. I’m not happy. Maybe try the white chiffon blouse. And then finally you look in the mirror and know it’s right.  You glance at all of the clothes on the floor and think it was worth it for another magical night. Let’s go out.”