Katy Perry's Two-Piece Party Dress: Business Casual Beachwear or the World's Most Formal Swimsuit?

Is John Mayer's ex's outfit too exposed for the office or too boardroom for the beach?

Katy Perry may have stumbled upon not one but two brilliant new trends. 

Is this Hervé Léger look the beginning of business casual beachwear? That graphic print pencil skirt is sexy, but technically still sophisticated. With a little wrap sweater for coverage over the top, one could easily transition from the office to the ocean!

Then again, the stylish singer could also be sporting an alternative to the teeny-weeny bikini trend: A full coverage bottom for the ladies who prefer a more reserved resort look.

Here's what we do know: If Malibu Barbie got a day job, this is exactly what she'd wear to work.