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This dressing + a pile of spring greens + cooked chicken = swoon

Point case: This navy blue number

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Beyond this, the standard cocktail principles apply, with the added guidance to err slightly more formal than you might for a standalone cocktail event

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For fancy dinner dates I love to wear dresses with heels, matching sets with heels or even a unique top with a sleek pair of pants