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Not long after, Ingram opened the Mark Ingram Atelier in New York in 2002

Black-tie optional still means that the host expects you to dress as formally as possible

Serve Italian favorites like fresh pasta, cannolis, and limoncello, and set the tone with an Italian band or jazz band to complete the chic mob wife themed bachelorette party

For women, pants or a skirt with a button-down shirt or blouse and neutral flats can be your staples

Sweet and saucy, this short sweetheart homecoming dress is sure to leave a lasting impression at homecoming, weddings, and other semi-formal events

Now the era's signature staple is back in rare form as an essential ingredient of the neo-prep resurgence, ready to be paired with today's oversized chinos and chunky derbies