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Striking from every angle, the Ray sequin mermaid dress is designed for entrances that linger long after the room settles

Warm weather: Tropical wool, cotton blends, and linen blends for breathability White or ivory dinner jackets for summer black tie events Lighter colors for daytime formal Skip the cummerbund if the venue is outdoors your shirt wont see it anyway Cold weather: Heavier wool, flannel, and velvet for jackets Darker, richer colors A proper wool overcoat over the tuxedo or suit (never a parka, ever) Formal-friendly boots if the weather demands them Chelsea boots in dark leather are the cleanest move What if the dress code is from a non-Western tradition

Wear an off-the-shoulder style paired with pumps or boots depending on how fancy you want to get

Adding to the fitted look, the bodice holds you in with vertical lacy seams and pleated details in the front and back

Dijon mustard: Using a bit of dijon helps add some balancing bitterness and emulsify the dressing (help it stay together without separating)