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That said, we highly suggest shopping for eye-catching outfits if you're not afraid of wearing something unique

Zest and juice two lemons, then combine with good-quality olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper

Regardless of the time of day, ritzy hotels and country clubs tend to lean more formal for cocktail (youd be overdressed at a bridal shower but underdressed at a black tie wedding), and barns, backyards, beaches, and gardens tend to be more casual for cocktail (flowy floral or boho sundresses)

It wasnt until I realized the clothes that were on trend werent tailored with my body in mind

The practical reason: dresses sit flat under the graduation gown, photograph cleanly, and carry the right formality without requiring any coordination effort