Light chiffon or tulle fabrics are ideal for warmer months, while heavier satin or crepe versions work well for cooler evenings
A black dinner jacket, traditionally in wool or a wool blend, forms the centerpiece of the ensemble
Light Blue by Wedding Dress Code Black Tie or Formal Choose icy blue or pale periwinkle in floor-length satin

Ingredients For the spiced pepitas: cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds), hulled 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 to 2 pinches cayenne teaspoon salt For the dressing: cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes) 2 teaspoons chipotles in adobo sauce, finely minced 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon ground cumin teaspoon sea salt cup extra virgin olive oil For the salad (everything "chopped," should be cut into about to -inch dice): 3 large Poblano peppers (about 5-ounces each) 4 cups (about 5-ounces) packed arugula or mixed baby greens (or a combination of both), roughly chopped cup cilantro, washed and dried, finely chopped 1 cups jicama, chopped 1 cups tomato, seeds removed, chopped 1 cups avocado, chopped cup red onion, chopped cup Manchego Or Iberico cheese, grated or chopped Instructions For the pepitas Preheat the oven to 375F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper

A subtle V-neckline sits under a delicate self-tie bow, accented with self-covered buttons at the back neckline
Black on the top half adds weight and shape, while stone chinos stop the outfit feeling heavy