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Halter, sleevelessandopen back arevery elegant

There are not a ton of different color options, meaning that while simple, this dress can be elevated with a nice necklace, a pair of earrings, and perhaps a tennis bracelet

Pair this with the cocktail-hour staging guide in our piece on best cocktail party games for fun adult nights and the energy stays where it should be on the people who showed up, not the wardrobe gap

Substitute vegan mayo or unflavored Greek yogurt for the mayo if needed

Matching the belt to the shoes in shade and leather finish is the single most important accessory rule in the black pants and brown shoes combination

Serve immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.