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Yet, as a diner out on the town, keep in mind that when a fine dining restaurant mentions casual, their casual expectations are much higher than those of your typical Saturday afternoon on the couch

Erin styled it with a pair of ivory knee-high boots by Schutz

Rounding out every self-respecting semi-formal dress code for men is a classic pair of sunglasses

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Avoid overly thick layers, uncomfortable shoes, and outfits that make you feel restricted