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Formal cocktail requires ties or bow ties, darker colors, and more traditional accessories

The dress is perfect for any formal occasion, it exudes sophistication and refinement

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The Mimi Maxi dress from Seamingly Smitten is another great beginner dress pattern, with options for straps, halter neck or just wear it strapless

Prices can range from around $100 to over $800, so there's something for most budgets

While many may think that dark colors aren't see-through, Guilfoyle proved them wrong when flash photography revealed too much