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Embrace the Edgy Look: Consider a bodycon minidress with a chunky sneaker or high-top for a night-out look that feels fresh and bold

If you are concerned about overheating, avoid heavier winter fabrics like velvet, and look for high neck styles that feature an open back or sleeveless cutouts to provide plenty of airflow.

Metallic minis, low-rise jeans, and micro bags are back, only sleeker, bolder, and more sustainable

Pair them with a crisp white dress shirt and tie for a formal event, or style them with a fitted turtleneck and dress boots for a contemporary, fashion-forward look

Trousers should be slim but not tight, sitting cleanly on your waist without a belt (use braces or side adjusters instead, as belt loops break the clean formal line)

Is the wedding at a grand downtown hotel or a chic vineyard in the country