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I actually just styled a client earlier this week with this dress and we came up with these four ways to style it, and she was in love with every single look, and I hope you will be, too

Black-tie attire for a woman means a formal evening look, most reliably a floor-length gown or full-length evening dress in a substantial, refined fabric

Thick straps

The black leather finish enhances the stylistic feeling with a sleekness that easily blends in with formal and smart-casual outfits

The Napoli Dress Pants are men's black formal trousers cut with a clean slim fit and a polished, office-ready profile