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Will the fashion police jump out and haul you away for wearing dress sneakers with an outfit like that

Elegance is paramount at black-tie events, especially those requiring Edwards 1013 attire

The lace-trimmed waist cinches you in perfectly before cascading into a tiered tulle skirt that's practically begging to be twirled in

This bias-cut satin gown is all clean lines and quiet drama, with an asymmetrical neckline and sculpted waist seam that flatters from every angle

Jeans can be acceptable for casual Christmas parties

It can lean pastel and dreamy, which gives it a softness associated with spring gardens and open-air ceremonies