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For those of us who value practicality, thankfully cocktail attire doesn't require us to don a floor-length gown although you can wear one if you want, it's the 21st century after all

Despite her big win that night, the look landed her on many worst dressed lists, so, three years later, when she returned to the ceremony with a nomination for The Silence of the Lambs, she tapped Armani to dress her for the occasion

The lack of pattern makes the outfit feel smarter vs., say, a fairisle sweater which reads more heading downtown for Saturday brunch with friends

Dressing well for a funeral isn't about vanity

Bottom: Loose basketball-style black shorts

I have Tootie, a yorkie, Maltese mix just got her a few months ago