plus size red party dress La Femme Short Jersey Off the Shoulder - With a fitting silhouette and a touch of refinement added by the V Plus Size Starlace Mini Dress

Melinda (above) wears a very classic shirt dress with statement jewelry

Ingredients Homemade Croutons: 1 baguette end trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes 5 Tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter melted 2 small garlic cloves minced 3 Tablespoons (42ml) olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning Caesar Salad Dressing: 1/4 cup (57ml) olive oil 2 small garlic cloves minced (add more for more garlic flavor) 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 Tablespoons (28ml) lemon juice freshly squeezed 2 Tablespoons (28ml) red wine vinegar 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons dijion mustard 1 teaspoon anchovy paste more to taste 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons (21ml) Worcestershire Sauce 1/2 teaspoon sugar optional 1/2 cup (48g) Parmesan cheese finely grated 1 and 1/2 cups (340g) good-quality mayonnaise For the Salad: 4 heads romaine lettuce roughly chopped 1/2 cup (57g) Parmesan cheese shaved 1/4 cup (28g) Parmesan cheese finely grated 1 and 1/2 cups homemade croutons more or less to taste 4 anchovies chopped, optional Freshly ground black pepper for serving, optional Instructions Homemade Croutons: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F)

Shake to mix it together

The result is a look that feels grounded, intentional, and sophisticated

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