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That shape makes it much less likely to collapse

From fit to fabric to color, every detail matters

Meanwhile, trendsetter Hailey Bieber has often been seen sporting perfectly polished red nails in her Instagram selfies, which look oh-so-chic

Either champagne-hued crystal jewelry or champagne colored pearls look fascinating and add grandeur to the blue dress

While these can be harder to decipher than a classic black-tie prescription, it often provides an opportunity to get playful sartoriallyanimal print, space-age metallics, bohemian 70s-inspired pieces are all fair game

Give this recipe a try and you won't be going back to pre-made dressings any time soon