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It holds its presence in a large formal venue, works across warm, cool, and neutral skin undertones, and reads as genuinely fashion-forward without sacrificing formality

Ensure your tuxedo fits perfectly, paying attention to the shoulders, chest, and sleeve length (a quarter inch of shirt cuff should show)

When in doubt, heres my formula for dressing for a party : a little black dress, tights, accessories (like a clutch), jewelry, and shoes

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For women, however, this can vary as it's not often you'll see someone wear a tuxedo for this, despite the look being very chic and quite Parisian

Constructed from partially lined knit mesh embroidered with multicolor florals, this short sleevedress is a playful design