semi formal mini dresses La Femme Fit & Flare Minidress in Emerald at Nordstrom, Size 12 size mini party dresses for semi formals and cocktail dresses in plus sizes. Plus-Size Short Satin Semi-Formal Dress

For both of these dresses, Id stick to a simple heel like the Annie sandals or these Sam Edelman Kia sandals

Abercrombie & Fitch V-Neck Embroidered Tiered Maxi Dress Current price: $110.00 Original price: $220.00 From Abercrombie & Fitch Loading Inventory

These barefoot alternatives are different

And, less unique but equally unvaried, there's always the guy who just wears jeans and a non-descript shirt and sneakers whenever he's not required to dress up

This Tuckernucker dress shows off the gorgeous color, with a slim-fitting shape, empire waist, slight puff sleeves *and* a self-tie bow thats great for happy hour