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"However, if you're forgoing the heel, make sure your choice of shoe is still dressylike a satin or patent ballet flat." Elegant fabrics: "The fabric is often the deciding factor on whether a dress is cocktail attire appropriate or not," Hurwitz says

Anine Bings spaghetti strap dress with a sheer chiffon skirt is effortlessly airy for warmer climates, while Proenza Schoulers blurred chrysanthemum print offers a modern, artful riff on florals (one youll reach for well beyond the occasion)

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