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While a cocktail dressshorter, possibly ritzier might cut it if your host is more relaxed, its best to assume that a floor-sweeping number (or the aforementioned tuxedo situation) is expected

I love looking at old photos of my mom and how stunning she looked dressed head to toe in her 70s fashion

Another option is to choose a little black jumpsuit instead of a little black dress, and combine with crisp winter white

It features a spread collar and full-length button placket with covered buttons, plus a rounded shirttail hem for a soft, casual finish

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