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Today I'm sharing my latest maxi dress make and accompanying pattern review of Melly Sews Empire Waist Maxi Dress Pattern

Jennifer Lopez Photo by Monica Schipper via Getty Images Global superstar Jennifer Lopez made a grand appearance at the 2026 Golden Globes dressed in an archival Jean-Louis Scherrer gown by Stphane Rolland

I always use extra virgin olive oil in my vinaigrettes (great flavor and healthy fats!), but feel free to use a neutral-flavored oil if you prefer a more, well, neutral-flavored vinaigrette (see the options in the Variations section)

Your seasonal closet overhaul is about to begin, and there's no better place to start than here