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The sharp, clean lines of a well-cut blazer provide a beautiful contrast to the soft drape of the dress, instantly giving your look a more polished, pulled-together feel

The cocktail dress code is rooted in mid-century American entertaining - a defined moment between the working day and a formal dinner where guests would gather for drinks before supper

You want the pendant to fall on the bare skin so that theres at least a thumb space between the top of the neckline and the drop of the pendant

The lacing is supposed to be "hidden" behind the trim but it gaps around the bust area even when tightly laced

Doing the latter draws unflattering attention to your belly