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Athletic-fitted clothing is standard gym wear and poses no problems

Additional highlights include the subtle cowl neckline, adjustable straps, and internal lining

Unlike stiff or structured dresses, the knit fabric doesnt wrinkle easily, so you dont have to worry about looking creased after sitting through the ceremony

You can also see a blog post about sizing this pattern up here

Below, I rounded up 12 outfits that you can wear to your work Christmas parties , no matter the formality (well, I dont wear outfits that are very formal, so YMMV there but Ive got smart casual outfit ideas covered for sure!)

High, empire waist flows into a figure-flaunting mermaid maxi skirt, with a slight high-low hem