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And they totally roll their eyes when they ask about the dressing, and I innocently reply that its homemade, not realizing that, to many people, homemade dressing is a ridiculous notion

Its meant to be elegant and mature but also comfortable and fluid to adapt to different locations

The problem was, I lived in New York City and my work commute involved over a mile of walking on concrete sidewalks and subway platforms

Not everyone has a gown, so in that case its okay to wear a cocktail dress, she says, adding that if you do go this route, just make sure to keep the colors dark and seasonal (think black or jewel tones) so as not to look too casual