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Since black automatically feels dressy, you have some room to play with your silhouette we cant get over that trendy pleated skirt and asymmetrical bodice

It's worth mentioning that confidence in your choice makes any backless outfit work better

Long sleeve dress

Will definitely be wearing this again

Of course, you'll need a red trench coat and a wide-brim red hat to go full Carmen, but for your base, you can just wear some plain black basics (think a long-sleeve shirt and leggings)

My rule is always that you should feel confident in your attire, so if black makes you feel uncomfortable, or like you might be breaking a social rule, choose one of the many other beautiful colors to wear