ruffled long sleeve dress Ruffles Illusion Sleeves High Collar Tulle Party Maxi Dresses loose at the hip * lightweight Norma Kamali Long Sleeve Deep

This is not a reason to skip the length

Short dresses (cocktail length): semi-formal celebrations and city venues A black cocktail dress wedding guest look works beautifully for semi-formal invitations, especially in urban settings where the vibe is sleek and modern

Stretched canvas prints look beautiful with or without frames

(Another Sontag quote comes to mind: Camp sees everything in quotation marks

Bowtie pasta or penne rigate (the ridged kind that will grab on to all the dressing) would be great options

If you fancy striking a pose (or three) to really seal the deal, nows the time it might even help your score