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More Semi-Formal Dress Code Details For those of you who want more specifics - we like to be specific here -- generally, the semi-formal designation means women should wear a festive cocktail-length dress in a dressy fabric with some sparkly accessories

Recently, she wore a vintage piece once worn by Cate Blanchett, a nod to the classic something borrowed. She also revisited her own archive, rewearing her iconic white gown from the 2017 Oscars as her something old, adding a personal and nostalgic layer to her fashion choices

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