Then I stumbled upon a collection of dresses that made my wardrobe mishaps look like runway couture
That is truly the cardinal rule of cocktail attireif you can wear it to brunch with a friend, it's probably too relaxed

Ingredients For toasted garlicky breadcrumbs (Makes about 1 cup of breadcrumbs you may have a little extra) 3 slices of Canyon House Gluten Free bread (110 grams) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper For the salad 1 large head romaine lettuce, or 2 small heads, OR 2-3 romaine lettuce hearts, cut into any size piece you like, washed and dried* 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional a dairy free parmesan can be used here!) Fresh cracked black pepper About 1/3 cup Caesar Salad Dressing, more or less as desired For the Dairy Free Caesar Dressing 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 large clove of garlic, grated using a microplane or very finely chopped 1 teaspoon Dijon or whole grain mustard 1 teaspoon coconut aminos or tamari (or 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Instructions Make the breadcrumbs

Yes, you can wear flip-flops in Dubai, but just dont wear them to nice restaurants in international hotels, fancy bars, or nightclubs that specifically have a no-flip-flops policy (dress codes are always mentioned on their websites)