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Strappy Sandals: For a feminine and delicate touch, consider wearing strappy sandals with your black cocktail dress

Reach for lighter satin or chiffon and softer, discreet drop earrings rather than the heaviest crepe and the boldest cuff

An entirely inauthentic but nonetheless fun and reasonably well-fitting dirndl, perfect for an Oktoberfest

The waistline-by-body-type reference grid maps every placement against body shape

In 1996, before the couple had matching haircuts, a not-yet-super-famous Gwyneth hit the Oscars red carpet in a beaded Calvin Klein slip, all matte lipstick and hip bones, as she accompanied a very young Brad sporting super-aggressive lapels