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At this kind of event, you can expect to see the whole of the wedding party and the majority of guests in black tie

A black off-the-shoulder dress instantly looks chic and a little playful, perfect for a casual brunch or dressing it up for an evening out

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Pair it perfectly with a lustrous metallic mesh minidress, or if you tend to keep things simple, striped and streamlined on top and off-kilter on bottomthink a futuristic silver boot la Marc Jacobss lace-up-back version (mod but modern)