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There's just something about having a few homemade options in the fridge that makes meals feel a little easier and a lot more interesting

The skirt, with its tasseled tutu cut, is distinguished by a large satin belt which elegantly accentuates the waistline

That's not to say mini dresses are totally off limits

The split pleated skirt cascades elegantly to floor length, while the empire waist and V-neckline create a timeless silhouette

For a summer black tie wedding, the length must be floor-length or just slightly above, like a midi-style

The interesting historical twist is that the tuxedo style we know today as black tie actually began as a less formal way to dress for dinner, adopted by the Prince of Wales in the 1860s