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My grandfather passed away several years ago but I grew up spending a tremendous amount of time with them in both New York City, where I also grew up and in Stonington, CT where they have a summer home

With a classic print and appropriate hem length, this dress makes for the quintessential everyday work dress, while the cinched waist and shoulder detail adds just the right amount of flair to make this baby ready and raring to go for that date after work

We flip-flop between the fitted bodice, smocked back, ruffled hem, subtle side slit and tie straps

Black-tie attire is one of the more strict wedding dress codes (you can learn all about it here)