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You can also take this measurement from a favourite top or dress you already own

A tailored blazer or cropped jacket can be added for a layered look

Web for makeup ideas for black dress, perfect for a casual event like a cocktail party or dinner date, aim for fresh, glowing skin with subtle makeup

Cut-Out Black Dress + Gold Safety Pins Or, if you want to go even bolder, why not look to another infamous LBD moment from the 90sElizabeth Hurley in a stunning Versace frock seemingly held together with gold safety pins

Shawl collars offer a smoother, more understated elegance, while notch lapels are less formal but still acceptable