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As a personal stylist, my clients often ask me what exactly constitutes formal and how it differs from black tie, black tie optional, cocktail, and other dress codes

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The Party Look Who else hates being cold for holiday parties

If you want it more fitted but still easy, size down only one step (not two)

The padded inserts offer support, and the fit-and-flare design creates a flattering silhouette, whether you're dressing it up with sandals for brunch or down with sneakers for a casual day out

For the bottom half, youll need two shirts, one in each color, that are at least two sizes larger