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The hostess who is managing the weekend benefits from a look that is festive and put-together but genuinely wearable through everything the celebration involves

In this new series, writer Kristen Bateman interviews the designers and people who made these productions happen, revealing what made each one so special

The thought of a bandeau dress might feel a little Y2K at first, but when it's expertly crafted with considered draping or embroidery, it will make you feel and look all the more premium

Off-the-rack clothing, regardless of the designer or the price point, rarely fits the unique, complex nuances of the human body perfectly without some level of expert adjustment

The key just lies in understanding proportions, mixing textures, and adding the right accessories to take a look from casual to more intentional