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Nail the black-tie dress code with Vogue s pick of pieces to get the party started

The matte, pebbled texture of the Crepe skirt diffuses light evenly to erase harsh shadows, while its natural weight creates a graceful fluid swing when a performer walks out or takes a bow

And one of many told in Beyond The Little Black Dress, a new exhibition which opens at the National Museums of Scotland, external this weekend

A dark and smart suit, white dress shirt with cufflinks, and a conservative tie with black leather formal shoes (you guessed itOxfords will always be appropriate) and dark socks are perfect

Its typically worn folded down around the neck