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Appropriate Dinner and Dancing Charity Event Attire?

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Dear Polite One,

My husband and I are attending a charity function that includes dinner and dancing and is held at an old formal old mansion in New Orleans.  I recently gave birth and don't feel comfortable wearing a sleek cocktail dress with the baby fat still intact.  So, would a very high-quality, black pantsuit suffice?

Baby Fat

Dear Baby Fat,

Sounds good.  Black is always a great choice, and a pantsuit could be dressed up to appear more formal.  Just include high-quality (or appearing as such) accessories, make-up, and hairstyle and you should be just fine.  Of course, your best accessory is a smile. 

Sincerely,

The Polite One

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