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And then there are the in-between ones, cute enough for a day out but still breezy enough to wear at the beach or pool

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On the most formal end of the cocktail scale, youd be expected to show up in a dark suit (think: navy, black, or charcoal) with a white shirt and a dark, solid-colored tie, along with a pair of polished black Oxfords or brogues