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Get the look: Zara faux leather biker jacket ($70), Aldo pumps (on sale, $70), Mango textured dress ($40) 5

Animal prints like snake, cheetah, and leopard are a great way to add interest and texture to simple black dress

Fresh Garlic - I recommend grating the garlic with a microplate

While most people will immediately think of the fitted bodice, cinched waist, and flared skirt, not every A-line dress has the same features

However, some shorter dresses in formal fabrics or with elevated details (and paired with ultra-glam accessories) are typically acceptable at a black-tie wedding

Add a patterned tie in navy, grey, or burgundy to break the monotony