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Whether the invitation says "garden formal" or "beach cocktail," you'll generally want to lean into seasonally appropriate fabrics (think linen and cotton for summer or velvet for winter) and sensible shoes for walking on grass, sand or other uneven terrain

Prepare the dressing as directed, then spoon it into your crockpot instead of a baking dish

Global Organic Textile Standard (aka GOTS) Certified Cotton

Day time or early evening black tie dress codes can edge towards the more casual side

Complete the look with minimal yet eye-catching accessories to add some sparkle

The Silhouette: Fit-and-flare dresses and tiered skirts are essential