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If youre going to mix patterns, go bold or go home

While black certainly is the easiest option to take, try and steer clear of the monochrome blandness and draw inspiration from a royal palette of rich emeralds, varying shades of merlot, and deep navy hues

I find topping it with a jacket makes me feel less self conscious than I can sometimes for sweater dresses that may not have the most flattering fit or fabric

Unlike salt, which has no flavor itself but greatly enhances the flavor of other ingredients, black pepper has its own distinct flavor

You would think given my love for stripes that I would have an army of black and white striped dress options in my arsenal, but the reality is that this is only my second (!)