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Sophisticated bow ties: This is the accessory that gives the black tie dress code its name, so its an important detail to get right

The music scene fueled the unkempt aesthetic

Notice that even if I only wore two colors, I managed to play around with textures and patterns

Make an entrance in the Stella Pearl Embellished Black Mesh Mini Dress - a timeless black mini with a playful twist

Let fabric, length, and fit do the heavy lifting, then finish with accessories that add light and polish in every setting

When thick straps cross over the exposed back, they provide the necessary horizontal tension to keep the side seams pulled tightly against the ribcage