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Or, you can bring along a friend

But now there are no norms, and you need to be told. Dissecting Formal Attire Next, lets take a deep dive into formal attire to see what exactly this term refers to and what makes up an authentic formal outfit

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Getty Images 1 Diana Ross in Ugo Mozie Kevin Mazur/MG25 Images Diana Ross has not attending a Met Gala since 2003, and her long-awaited return did not disappointthis look is quintessentially her

Dress and birkenstocks It's been hard to miss the return of the boho revival, but if a stacked wooden clog wedge sandal la Sienna Miller doesn't feel wearable (a totally reasonable conclusion to make, those heels are pretty high), turn to your trusty Birks for a flat shoe equivalent