Although the decade began when Audrey Hepburn walked the film screen in a long black dress by Hubert de Givenchy in Breakfast at Tiffanys, styling the little tight black dress with a string of pearls became synonymous with untouchable glamour
This unexpected pairing adds instant structure and sophistication, especially when done with tailored or leather trousers
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Design Options: Maxi lengths, with button-up
This style is especially stunning for evening weddings and formal receptions
If youre traveling in the shoulder season in Europe, a light sweater or fleece to wear at night when the temperature tends to cool down is useful