They were an entire category of our closets back then defined by statement colors, asymmetric necklines, cropped hems, and pretty embellishments
The usual suspects for a birthday dinner are: At someones house At an event space And at a restaurant, of course If the dinner is happening at someones house , you can never go wrong with a smart casual approach, unless the hosts have noted otherwise
The one thing I would note is that flats should look as if you chose them because they look like a work of art, and not simply because they are comfortable
They are not custom-made using customer measurements
Decorate with nautical accents, newspaper table covers, and crab crackers for an authentic feel
What to avoid: tan or light brown shoes, brogues with heavy perforation, suede in traditional office environments