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"Dressing for a celebration is about matching the energy of the event while staying true to your personal style," says stylist Allison Bornstein, author of Wear It Well and former fashion market editor at InStyle

On Monday evening, Lively attended the soire in a colorful Carolina Herrera floral number from the New York fashion houses Fall/Winter 2023 collection

A wide-brimmed hat and a slouchy bag channel a relaxed aesthetic, while a sleek clutch and a belt cinched at the waist create a more polished effect

But to secure the dress of your dreams, you'll have to know how to put your vision for your look into words