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I love picking a few springs of parsley to chop on pastas, adding basil leaves to soups, and tossing some dill in with my pasta salads

Elizabeth Taylor Hulton Archive via Getty Images Taylor wears a satin dress in a Holiday-themed publicity portrait circa the 1950s

There's nothing pear shaped brides adore more than the balancing of their proportions, and A line dresses do this beautifully by drawing your eye to your waist and extending your body forward

As Debretts says, Just because an event is informal, it is not synonymous with making no effort. To get you started on achieving the smart casual look, consider investing in a few key items

Made with a heavyweight goat leather suede, this soft, thick material drapes beautifully, and most importantly, keeps me warm