dress up day blue's clues toned striped green shirt that Steve has become famous for Blue's Clues Mailtime Dress Up

It's easy to pair with sandals or sneakers, and multiple buyers mentioned it's bump-friendly, with one stating, "This dress has REAL pockets, not the useless for-show-only kind

Mascara: Black, brown or burgundy

Again, chatting with the host will give you helpful pointers as to their interpretation of the dress code to see if you're on the right track (and to avoid unplanned twinning).

Slip dresses make great layering pieces, especially for transitional weather from late summer to early fall, but can be easily styled all year long

A long pendant necklace that mirrors the slits vertical line adds cohesion, and a soft wrap rests on the shoulders during cocktail hour