Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts

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One princess-worthy dress
[Marios Schwab for Halston, Spring 2010;
approximation, $895 at Bergdorf Goodman]

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One functional jacket with pockets for essentials
[Combat field jacket with liner,
$49.95 at Uncle Sam's]

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One pair of sensible shoes, to swap for your heels
[Lacer work boots, $124.99 at Georgiaboot.com]

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Your portable beverage of choice*
[photo by fredabercrombie via flickr]

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A good supply of matches, for the campfire
[via the matchbook registry]

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Prom night, Northern Idaho style.

*Just by way of example. Pacific Standard does not endorse underage drinking.