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Bustle’s Without This Woman is a series of essays honoring the women who challenge and change us. This month, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, who plays a buttoned-up boss in Apple TV+’s Loot, talks about how Fredi Walker-Browne (who played the original Joanne in Rent) saw her light. “She saw me in a community production of Rent and knew at that moment that I had the talent, grit, and tenacity to actually sustain in this business and continue to thrive.”

When picking an outfit, first consider the venue. These events are often held in schools or big convention centers, and the crowd will likely be a cocktail of family members, teachers, and school staff. So even if you’re the Emily Ratajkowski of your family (or friend group), best save those spicy see-through ’fits for the afterparty and lean formal for this one.