To look your best, opting for the full black tie attire is recommended even when it is optional
The giant fork attached to the outfit represents how draining and consuming those expectations felt to me
The most classic choices are black, metallics and skin tones, but you can easily play up your look with an animal print or another dark shade like burgundy or deep purple
For a 1920s-inspired look, consider a beaded headband or feather fascinator
To a high-powered blender add 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, juice of 1 lime, 1 chipotles pepper plus 2 teaspoons of the adobo sauce, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon both garlic and onion powder, 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper