with pickle relish for the "islands"
The look: Dark suit or blazer with dress pants Dress shirt (tie optional, depending on the event) Dress shoes oxfords, derbies, or polished loafers Room for a little more color, texture, or pattern than the dress codes above Our pick: The Blue Suit For a deeper breakdown including what to wear to summer cocktail events, what counts as a cocktail mistake, and how it compares to semi-formal see our full guide to cocktail attire for men
The neckline ran a little low for me, so I ended up pinning it in the back
Dot the chopped avocado and as much of remaining dressing over the top as you like, along with the chicken
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