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Double shine creates cohesive, intentional styling Metallic pleats work beautifully with black patent Keep the upper half simple to balance the high-impact bottom Style Tips: How to Nail the Look Every Time Getting the midi dress and boots combo right comes down to a few key styling tricks that honestly make all the difference: Balance your proportions

The key is to look put-together without feeling too formal.

Traditionally, you should not remove your dinner jacket during the event, at least not until the host does so first

Miss one and you get partial compliance guests show up in jeans-plus-an-accessory and apologize at the door