Definitely go with a brown smokey eye
Denim jackets are our true saviors here
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
ABOUT THE MOVIE So, is the movie actually that good
Sew an understitch by sewing the lining of the bodice to the seam allowance (this will prevent the lining from showing along the top edge of the bodice when its being worn)
Styling a cardigan with a knee-length dress or skirt is easier than you think