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Here are some ideas to take your look to the next level with tips for accessories, choosing fabrics, and completing the look for your upcoming black tie event

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Wear a LBD to work with flats and a trench coat, and then slip on a funky leather jacket, some statement jewelry, a pair of heels and head to your holiday parties

A cutout bodice with a self-tie back and flexible elastic waist complements a tiered ruffle A-line skirt

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