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Karen @styledbykaren above chooses a tiered dress with her reptile print sneakers

For a modern twist, you can experiment with textured fabrics or subtle prints that add visual interest while maintaining the classic silhouette

That said, dramatic elements such as cape or evening ball gowns may still work when waist definition remains central

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