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Style it with strappy heeled sandals and a barely-there clutch to keep the look intentional - or layer a longline blazer over the top for the journey there

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And as the New Year arrives, welcome it with timeless style at New Year's Eve galas, embracing the tradition of black tie for an unforgettable night

Oh, and make sure you take the stickers off from the bottoms of everyones shoes

Many people wrongly assume that black tie is the most formal dress code there is