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The hems of cocktail dresses were lowered to the ankles, and designers advocated for a simple, sleek silhouette and championed accessories

Jewelry: Keep it simple with a sleek choker or diamond-stud earrings to let the rhinestones do all the talking

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Black Tie Optional For events like galas, formal dinners, operas, and weddings where a tuxedo is not required, but it is still acceptable