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On Sunday, Mitch and I met John, my brother-in-law, at Birreria, Eatalys rooftop bar and restaurant across the street from Madison Square Park

Since the dressy Chelseas are all much more versatile, and can be worn with jeans just fine, my recommendation, even for those looking for boots to wear with jeans, is to err on the dressy side

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What our experts say: Finding a perfect LWD (little white dress) can be an uphill battle

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Note that the word formal is being used loosely (and purposefully incorrectly) throughout this page