Look for a style with a streamlined neckline and lightweight fabric that sits close to the body without adding bulk under your robe
But that rule of thumb goes out the window in the case of the Coast Guards Service Dress Blue Uniform (SDB) for Junior Enlisted Males: Instead of the Navys iconic Crackerjacks for Sailors in the E-1 to E-6 grades, the Coast Guard chose to outfit them in the same style of uniform worn by its Chief Petty Officers, replacing the jumper and visible tee shirt with a single-breasted coat and long-sleeved shirt
Designed with a fitted bodice for structure and support, its balanced by an airy skirt that moves beautifully with every step
Even the professionally stuffy organizers of Royal Ascot have suggested they relax the race days stifling dress code this year which, in the Royal Enclosure, would normally require black or grey morning dress, including a waistcoat, tie and top hat at all times
Semi-formal wedding guest attire is essentially dressy-casual but a tad bit more fancy, bc, ya know, this is a wedding we're talking about here