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As we get into that tricky holiday season rife with stacked calendars and ambiguous dress codes, it certainly doesn't hurt to have a versatile black dress at the ready for those moments when getting dressed starts to feel hard

The Ideal Accessories for Black Tie or Black-Tie Optional Outfits What Not to Wear for Black Tie Optional Light-Colored Suit Given the fact that Black-Tie Optional events, as with standard Black Tie events, take place in the evening, a light-colored suit would look informal and inappropriate

The fit of the dress is emphasized by noting that the model is 59 and wearing 3 heels, giving an idea of how the dress falls on a taller frame

It features a draped bandeau neckline accentuated with an asymmetric neck scarf and turns to reveal a lace-up back inspired by classic corsetry

Just start by pairing your favorite blazer with your favorite dress and see what fashion magic happens