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Instead, it means you dont need to wear full suits and formal wear

If you dont feel comfortable experimenting with jewel tones or patterns, this is a great time to bring winter textures into play: a tweed or houndstooth blazer, corduroy or flannel trousers, or a cable knit sweater

Traditional black tie calls for one or the other to cover the waistband never both

This caused huge publicity unequaled since 1947 when Dior introduced his New Look. Ribbons, buttons and bows achieved new importance with the disappearance of waistlines

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