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All you need is a shirt and chinos or trousers

An elegant gown, a sophisticated cocktail dress, a beaded statement piece, or a chic jumpsuit all suit the occasion

Or better yet, use a green cheerleading suit you already own

Check Shoe Styles Check the shoe style because you don't want to get dressed in leather black shoes for less formal events

Christian Dior The Little Black Dress Will Make You Feel Like a Million Bucks We may take it for granted now, but at the time, Chanels choice of colour for her creation was bold, although women wore black dresses before the 1920s, and not necessarily because of the mourning tradition

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