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Ideal for weddings and elegant evenings

If the classic, fit and flare silk-satin ball gowns aren't up your alley, turn to 1950s Dior styles for a black tie ready outfit

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Pair it with statement earrings and a smoky eye for a show-stopping, red-carpet-ready look

Accessorize with an embellished evening clutch and stacked bracelets

Here at T&C, we'd argue that much like Oscar Wilde famously quipped, "You can never be overdressed or overeducated." That being said, there are some dress code rules to follow that ensure no matter what the invitation says, you will always look occasion appropriate