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This cutie is only $85 during Nordstroms Anniversary sale so if you like it you are going to want to get on it asap

Id steer clear of white, which is typically reserved for the mom-to-be, and anything so bold it feels more like a statement than a celebration

Calvin Klein Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection Calvin Klein Spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection at New York Fashion Week

The Audrey dress is a timeless black long-sleeve maxi, featuring a mermaid-style hem that gently flares

So I wore what I had worn to the office black pumps, black sheath dress, and, I think, my pearls and the guy thought I had gone all out for him (and actually seemed a bit intimidated by that fact)