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The tangy blue cheese adds a bold contrast to the smoky, charred meat

With spaghetti straps and a flattering tea length, it combines elegance and comfort

Opt for materials that exude refinement, steering clear of those that may seem too casual for the occasion, such as cotton and linen

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While theres certainly an ethos of over-the-top dressing at play online, consumers are opting for classics in real life, Kendall Becker, fashion and beauty trends editor at Trendalytics, tells Marie Claire over email