One question Randy asks Gigis mom is did you ever think youd be here? to which she honestly answers that its a journey
If youre a bit more flexible at the office, you can get away with wearing a blazer and chinos for example, as well as a tie, but when you go to the smart casual party, I suggest taking off the tie, add a bold pocket square, maybe a boutonniere, have some bolder socks and shoes and brown tones or more colors such as dark red, dark green, or navy, and it just creates a more fun outfit that is not as boring or stuffy formal as you would usually know from an office environment
Girls with cool undertones often gravitate toward blue-greys while those with warm undertones prefer greys with slight taupe or silver hints
You can pair them with straight pants for a flattering shape
You can pair it with neutrals, classic white or black, mix it up with oranges or purples, or even go bold with some green-on-green action