silver sparkly mini dress Stellar Shimmer Blue Long Sleeve US 12 turning ensemble. Mini Sequin Dress in Silver

Thanks to smart layering, all the lighter, summery stuff is still fair game, but you also have carte blanche to try the moodier, splashier side of winter dresses: rich velvets, moody jewel tones, stately brocades, eye-catching embellishments

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Black tie optional attire can include any of the above options, as well as: Formal to semi-formal cocktail-length dresses Dressy separates Well-fitted black or navy suit jackets with a lapel 3

Shoes such as the Ferragamo Tramezza follow the rules of traditional footwear-making craftsmanship, so they eschew modern tricks like foam midsoles and cushy footbeds

Opt for a dress with lace or velvet detailing, which will give it the vintage gothic feel

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