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Looks-wise, Stafford loves the burnished furnish, which he says looks great with jeans, chinos, and even dressier fits

Herbs: Use fresh herbs like sage and thyme to flavor the dressing

But you can always tilt them from casual to formal as long as you know what it takes

Substitute: Apple cider vinegar would be our first choice if you need to substitute

Gilded and amber tones in structured fabrics read as intentional and polished rather than overly formal

Still, you can wear cocktail event suit to semi-formal weddings, business get-togethers, happy hours, and other dressy celebrations that dont have specific formal codes, like black-tie