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American Princess dresses are an inexpensive way to dress the smallest wedding guest or flower girl

Padded hems or padded rouleau (tubes of fabric stuffed with lambswool, cotton or even rope) were used to stiffen the lower skirt

Perfect for networking events, professional receptions, VIP events, and, of course, cocktail partiescocktail attire blends more relaxed styles with sophisticated polish

Make it in advance by tossing everything but the dressing together and keeping it cold

However, jeans may not fly for more upscale restaurants, lounges, or shows