A Girl's Guide to Dressing to the Inaugural Balls
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Dress Warm - There could be rain, mud or snow, but best believe it will be freezing. Light, flimsy wraps and shawls won’t cut it. Don’t try to be cute. Be warm. You will be standing in very long lines almost everywhere. A short or long dress, a long overcoat <i>(hat and gloves, too)</i> will do the job. And relax, there will be a coat check.
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Sport Comfy Shoes - Every girl wants to look their best. But at what cost? There will be lots of standing and lots of hiking. Save yourself the torture of the super-high stilettos. The crowd won't have the time or room for shoe-gazing.
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Say No To Black - Black will be the color of choice on Inauguration night. So don't make it yours. Bright colors are sure to get you the attention you're looking for.
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Buy A Practical Dress - Don't spend megabucks on the most extravagant ball attire. It's not the type of party where the cost or name brand of your dress will matter. Buy what you want and what you will wear again.
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Say No To White - Puddles, large crowds and lots of red wine sounds like a disaster waiting to happen for anything white. Save yourself the frustration and anger and wear a dress with color. It can camouflage some of the most embarrassing stains.
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