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Understanding cocktail attire by venue simply means reading those details before you choose, so the dress works with the setting rather than against it

Tan wide-leg trousers with a festive plaid blazer For a comfortable yet elevated alternative to dresses, I like wearing high-waisted tailored wide-leg trousers in a soft tan tone

While we can agree there are certainly some more daring silhouettes than others out there, a lot of these close-knit fabrics are actually a lot more opaque than they look

Bodysuit: similar to the shape of a one-piece swimsuit, a bodysuit covers your midsection from the chest to the hips and eliminates panty lines while smoothing out curves and helping to create a lovely hourglass figure

Style this showstopper with strappy heels and statement earrings for a look that's ready for the dance floor

This fun style has an allover floral print and cutout backpair it with dressy sandals to elevate the overall look