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Okay, so you purchased your tickets to the Best of the Lehigh Valley Celebration for Thursday, July 12th, now comes the age-old question: What to wear? Before racing to the mall (or to your laptop) to purchase something extravagant, we suggest checking out our summer cocktail casual guide.
For Ladies:
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Leave your gowns and power suits at home and opt for something a little more summer friendly, not to mention comfortable! We recommend wearing:
Sun dresses
Maxi dresses
Jumpsuits
Matching separates
Skirts
Wedges
Sandals
For Men:
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A full suit is not required! Enjoy the night by dressing a little more casually. We recommend wearing:
Dark denim
Dress pants
Button downs both short and long sleeved collared shirt
Sport coat (optional)
Dress shoes
Loafers
Trend report:
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The trends this summer are seemingly endless. If you want to show off your tan, then opt for a bright white dress. Button up dresses are also a great option. Not a big fan of white? Try patterns like florals and plaids.
Need some more styling inspiration? We prepared a Pinterest board to help you out!