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"Ive always dressed as though Im in my 30s," she says, "which was uncomfortable when I was 23, and all of our friends mainly you were running around in tiny skirts, bike shorts, and sneakers while I was in midi skirts and buttoned-up blouses

The form-fitting silhouette hugs your curves while the mini length makes it ideal for dancing the night away

You can easily recreate the Panera Greek Salad and its delicious dressing in your own kitchen

Black Ballgown Moment If the invite says black tie, this is the gown that will have you walking in with confidence

You should also generally avoid straight-cut and boxy coats as they will tend to hug you around your hips only and appear loose everywhere else (not the most flattering)