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Make-Ahead and Storage Make-Ahead: I make this dressing up to three days ahead, and I actually prefer it after 24 hours in the fridge because the chipotle blooms further into the buttermilk and the heat settles in

Begin Shaping Armhole: Row 20: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), [hdc2tog] 2 times, hdc across to last 4 stitches then [hdc2tog] 2 times, 4 stitches decreased, 46 (50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74) stitches remain Rows 21 - 22: Repeat Row 20, 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66) stitches remain Rows 23 25 (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), hdc2tog, hdc across to last 2 stitches then hdc2tog, 2 stitches decreased each row, 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46) stitches remain

Variations also exist between brands, meaning accurate sizing requires checking individual brand size charts

Length: Knee-length or tea-length reads as classic

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& Other Stories' version is more pared back and suitable for off the red carpet