ralph lauren striped silk blend dress Silk-Blend Shirtdress seam pockets and shirting stripes create a sense of casual ease. Ralph Lauren Women's Piper Striped

Store carefully so as not to snag the sequins

Chinese Pure Sesame Paste, the brand I bought at 99 Ranch and currently use Organic Japanese Sesame Paste current favorite tahini brand, and this organic brand Best Substitute for Sesame Paste

Skip the cayenne pepper and add more dill instead

Dramatic puff ball skirt

Speaking to livestream host Ilana Glazer on the red carpet, Ocasio-Cortez said she and Brother Vellies founder and creative director Aurora James who accompanied her at the event came up with the outfit after having a conversation about what it means to be a working-class woman of colour at the Met

So many pieces to choose from, and the prices were all well within my budget